WINTER · Very quiet
Albania in December
December is festive city-break season — Tirana lights up, prices drop, and the Alps get their first proper snow.
Coast & Riviera
7°C — 14°C
165 mm rain
Sea 16°C
Central Albania
3°C — 12°C
165 mm rain
Albanian Alps
-3°C — 5°C
195 mm rain
Good for
- Christmas markets in Tirana
- Snow in the Alps
- Cheap accommodation
- New Year celebrations
Skip in December
- Beach holidays
- Alpine drives without winter tyres
Where to go in December
Crowds & events
Tirana Christmas Market at Skanderbeg Square, New Year fireworks nationwide.
Crowd level: Very quiet.
What to pack
- Warm coat
- Waterproof shoes
- Layers