When to go · Shijak
Shijak in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (cool, limited services).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Albania overall
- Prices
- Low
- Albania overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (cool, limited services).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- ShijakHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Albania overall
- Low
- Prices · Albania overall
- Low
Albania overall: Rainy coast, closed resorts; Tirana and Berat are fine for city stays.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Shijak, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
May: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 6
May: 5 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 0
January: Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (cool, limited services).
May: Inside Shijak's best window: May–September.
Shijak: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings