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Gjirokaster
Albania
In southern Albania near the Greek border, Gjirokaster is a UNESCO-listed stone city with an impressive fortress above the Drino Valley. The characteristic tower-like stone houses and well-preserved Old Bazaar make the birthplace of writer Ismail Kadare unique.
What awaits you
City tripMuseums
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Best time to visit
July–August: up to 34°C with 14h of sunshine per day.
Insider tip: April, October, November — a pleasant 23°C with fewer visitors.
Cooler winters (13°C). Best visited in July–August.
Max. temperature
12°Jan
13°Feb
15°Mar
18°Apr
23°May
29°Jun
34°Jul
32°Aug
26°Sep
23°Oct
17°Nov
14°Dec
Sunshine hours
7hJan
8hFeb
9hMar
10hApr
11hMay
13hJun
14hJul
12hAug
10hSep
9hOct
7hNov
6hDec
Rain days
13dJan
9dFeb
13dMar
12dApr
17dMay
9dJun
2dJul
5dAug
10dSep
7dOct
16dNov
12dDec
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Gjirokaster as a Vacation Destination
Gjirokaster is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 34°C.
The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.
The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites.
Good to know
Price level
€
Local languages
SQ