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Tirana in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Tirana in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Tirana, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Tirana in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Tirana in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +12°C during the day and approximately 8 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 115 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Tirana;

Average weather

☀️
+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
-9°C
Min.
+20°C
Max.
115 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tirana has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Tirana in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tirana for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +18°C during the day to a minimum of +1°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +14°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 35% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +12°C.

Is Tirana warm or cold in January?

Tirana is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +13°C to +12°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +5°C to +4°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Tirana, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Tirana in January

Tirana weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+13°C+12°C+13°C
Min. temperature
-8°C-9°C-10°C
Max. temperature
+24°C+20°C+27°C
Rainfall
135 mm115 mm102 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
77%75%72%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
889
Cloudy days
896
Rainy days
131212
Snowy days
010

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +13°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +12°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 135 mm to 115 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 8 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Tirana in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Tirana is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Tirana based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 180 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 38 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Tirana wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 40% chance of precipitation and 150 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Tirana?

This is the weather in Tirana in January 2023:
1 January
☀️
+18°C
2 January
☀️
+17°C
3 January
🌫️
+17°C
4 January
☀️
+15°C
5 January
☀️
+16°C
6 January
☀️
+16°C
7 January
☀️
+17°C
8 January
☀️
+17°C
9 January
🌧️
+16°C
10 January
🌧️
+14°C
11 January
☀️
+13°C
12 January
☀️
+13°C
13 January
☀️
+14°C
14 January
☁️
+13°C
15 January
☀️
+15°C
16 January
🌧️
+14°C
17 January
🌧️
+15°C
18 January
🌧️
+16°C
19 January
🌧️
+17°C
20 January
🌧️
+11°C
21 January
🌧️
+12°C
22 January
☁️
+16°C
23 January
🌧️
+14°C
24 January
☀️
+14°C
25 January
☀️
+13°C
26 January
🌧️
+13°C
27 January
☁️
+13°C
28 January
☀️
+14°C
29 January
☀️
+12°C
30 January
☀️
+11°C
31 January
☀️
+12°C
In January 2023 Tirana had 17 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Tirana climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Tirana in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+20°C) and the highest in 2018 (+23°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 744 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 1738 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tirana in January:

Is January a good time to visit Tirana?

It’s always a good time to visit Tirana, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Tirana in January?

January has mild temperatures in Tirana. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Tirana rainy in January?

Tirana is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Tirana in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tirana in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Tirana

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tirana, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.