When to go · Albania
Albania in August
Mixed month. Peak heat and diaspora season; book everything.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- High
- Albania
- Prices
- High
- Albania
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for Albania
Peak heat and diaspora season; book everything.
Weather in August
- Riviera and Ionian coast · Vlorë, Dhërmi, Himarë, Sarandë, Ksamilhot
Sea warm June–October; July–August crowds; winter rain and closed resorts.
- Central lowlands and valleys · Tirana, Durrës, Berat, Elbasanhot
Tirana and Berat pass 35 °C in July–August.
- Southern hill towns · Gjirokastër, Përmet, Korçëhot
Korçë is cooler at 850 m; snow possible in winter.
- Albanian Alps · Theth, Valbona, Shkodër highlandsbest weather
Accessible roughly June–September; Koman ferry and the Theth pass are summer operations.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Albania
- High
- Prices · Albania
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Where to go in August
Rated best or good this month
Albanian Alps
Best weather of the year (Theth, Valbona, Shkodër highlands)