December weather forecast
Albania

December in Albania marks the onset of winter, characterised by lower temperatures, substantial precipitation, and significantly shorter daylight hours.

The coastal regions, including Durrës and Vlorë, experience a noticeable drop in temperatures, with averages ranging from 7°C to 14°C. December is typically the wettest month along the coast, with rainfall often exceeding 100mm, making outdoor activities less appealing.

Inland regions such as Tirana and the more elevated areas like Korçë, witness a significant chill in the air. Average temperatures in these areas fluctuate between 3°C and 12°C. Snowfall becomes a common occurrence in the higher elevations, particularly in the Albanian Alps, often attracting winter sports enthusiasts.

In comparison to the forthcoming month of January, December is slightly milder. January typically witnesses the coldest temperatures of the year, particularly in the inland regions, and the snowfall continues, particularly in the higher elevations. Despite the chilly conditions, the winter season offers a unique perspective of the Albanian landscape, shrouded in snow and frost, especially in the mountains and highland areas.

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• Tirana - December »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Tirana are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. December has the shortest days of the year with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
• Durrës - December »
  With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Durrës. In Durrës in December, the average water temperature is 16.2°C.
• Vlorë - December »
  On the first day of December in Vlorë sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 16:16. With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Vlorë, Albania.
• Elbasan - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Elbasan is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight. In December, in Elbasan the rain falls for 12.2 days.
• Shkodër - December »
  In Shkodër, in December, during 13.1 rainfall days, 143mm of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shkodër, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 143mm of accumulated precipitation.
• Korçë - December »
  On the last day of December, in Korçë sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 16:19 CET. On the first day of December in Korçë, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 16:10.
• Berat - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Berat is December, when the rain falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 203mm of precipitation. The month with the shortest days in Berat is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
• Gjirokaster - December »
  In Gjirokaster, in December, during 12 rainfall days, 320mm of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gjirokaster, in December, during 12 rainfall days, 320mm of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Pogradec - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Pogradec is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight. In Pogradec, in December, during 13 rainfall days, 74mm of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Sarandë - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Sarandë is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight. The month with the most rainfall in Sarandë is December, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 169mm of precipitation.