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When to go · Shishtavec

Shishtavec in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (unpredictable weather, limited services).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
16°C (61°F) / 7°C (45°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Low
Albania overall
Prices
Low
Albania overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Shishtavec

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (unpredictable weather, limited services).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • ShishtavecHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Albania overall
Low
Prices · Albania overall
Low

Albania overall: Hill towns and Butrint at their best; Alps closing.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Shishtavec, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 16 °C (61 °F)

    Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 7 °C (45 °F)

    Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 7 (better)

    Jan: 8

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Low

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (unpredictable weather, limited services).

January: Inside Shishtavec's best window: Dec–Mar for ski; Jun–Sep for hiking and festivals.

Shishtavec: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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Across Albania in October →