SPRING · Moderate
Albania in May
May is arguably the best month for Albania — warm sun, cool nights, blooming countryside, hikeable trails and swimmable sea by late month.
Coast & Riviera
15°C — 24°C
65 mm rain
Sea 19°C
Central Albania
13°C — 25°C
90 mm rain
Albanian Alps
8°C — 18°C
130 mm rain
Good for
- Hiking Theth–Valbona
- First swimming days
- Road trips
- Wine tastings
Skip in May
- Nothing much — this is prime shoulder season
Where to go in May
Crowds & events
Trail season opens in the Alps; Riviera restaurants fully open.
Crowd level: Moderate.
What to pack
- T-shirts
- Light jacket for evenings
- Swimwear
- Hiking boots