Albania Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Tirana, Durrës, Vlorë, Shkodër, and Fier
This month in numbers
Albania experienced its 2nd warmest June on record in 2026, with an average temperature of 22.68°C, a significant 4°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. This follows a trend of unusually warm conditions, as the global land temperature for June 2026 also ranked as the 3rd warmest on record. The period of April–June 2026 saw Albania record its 7th warmest such period, with an anomaly of +1.7°C.
What changed
The past three months (April–June 2026) in Albania have been notably warmer than average, continuing a pattern seen throughout the year. The country's average temperature for 2025 was 14.44°C, making it the warmest year on record. This regional warming aligns with a broader global trend, as the global land temperature for April–June 2026 ranked as the 2nd warmest on record. Albania's June 2026 temperature anomaly placed it 15th globally out of 234 regions, highlighting its position within a striking concentration of warmth across European countries, with 10 of the top 10 warmest one-month anomalies being countries.
What’s driving change?
The significant warming experienced in Albania, particularly during June, is part of a wider European heatwave that began around June 20, 2026. This heatwave has led to wildfire warnings and at least one blaze near Klos in late June. Such extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and intense due to human-induced climate change. Additionally, the developing El Niño phenomenon is expected to strengthen throughout 2026 and into 2027, which can further exacerbate heatwaves and other extreme weather events globally.
Looking ahead
El Niño conditions are present and are expected to strengthen through the rest of the year, with forecasts indicating a high chance of a moderate to very strong El Niño by early winter, which may influence temperature and precipitation patterns.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Albania
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Albania – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Albania
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen Csb · TemperateAlbania has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±10.2°C) and a wet/dry cycle (4× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Oct (-41 mm, -32%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Albania
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Albania changing?
Albania is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Albania come from?
Climate data for Albania comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Albania climate data cover?
The Albania climate profile covers Tirana, Durrës, Vlorë, Shkodër and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Albania
How often is the Albania climate update refreshed?
The Albania climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.