Franc Jozeph Island Island
Small island in Shkodër County, northern Albania
Franc Jozeph Island at a Glance#
How to Get to Franc Jozeph Island#
Franc Jozeph Island is accessed by private boat from towns on Lake Shkodër. From the city of Shkodër, local boatmen operate trips; negotiate return times and costs in advance and ensure safety equipment is available.
Tips for Visiting Franc Jozeph Island#
- The island is small and often visited from Shkodër by boat-arrange a reliable local skipper and check water levels.
- Bring mosquito repellent at dusk; shallow reed areas can harbor insects in the evenings.
- Carry cash for the boat trip; services on the island are minimal.
Best Time to Visit Franc Jozeph Island#
Lake islands like Franc Jozeph are best in late spring through summer for calm waters and active ferry/skipper services.
Summer
June-August · 22-30°C
Warm weather good for boat trips and picnics; busy with local daytrippers.
Late spring/early autumn
May & September · 15-24°C
Pleasant and less crowded; the lake levels are often stable for travel.
Weather & Climate near Franc Jozeph Island#
Climate
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1423 mm/year), wettest in November.
Air Quality:
AQI 49
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 11° | 5° | 174 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 6° | 143 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 130 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 122 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Excellent | 14° - 23° | 18° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Excellent | 17° - 27° | 22° | 51 mm | mostly sunny | 63% | 2.0 m/s | 2.0 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 25° | 33 mm | clear | 54% | 2.0 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 31° | 25° | 51 mm | clear | 53% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Very Good | 16° - 27° | 21° | 106 mm | some cloud | 61% | 1.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 164 mm | some cloud | 71% | 1.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 198 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Poor | 5° - 12° | 7° | 178 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
