Grykat e Hapëta

Mountain Mountain gorge in Kukës County with steep cliffs

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Grykat e Hapëta
42.4000, 19.9000
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How to Get to Grykat e Hapëta #

The Grykat e Hapëta are in Kukës County; approach by road from Kukës town. Final access is on foot across mountain trails; local guides are strongly recommended given the terrain.

Tips for Visiting Grykat e Hapëta #

  • The area is rugged and remote - only approach with local knowledge or a guide.
  • Respect local grazing areas; mountain pastures are actively used in summer.
  • Weather can change rapidly; bring layers and waterproofs even in summer.

Best Time to Visit Grykat e Hapëta #

Best visited in summer for safe access and clear trails; shoulder seasons require mountaineering awareness.

Summer
June-September · 10-25°C
Best for hiking and crossing high passes; snow usually melts by mid-summer.
Late spring/early autumn
May & September-October · 0-15°C
Shoulder seasons with fewer visitors but more unpredictable weather.

Weather & Climate near Grykat e Hapëta #

Climate

Grykat e Hapëta's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1153 mm/year), wettest in November.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° – -2°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° – -3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7° – 0°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-3° – 4°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
1° – 10°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
4° – 14°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
6° – 17°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
14.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

71 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
5° – 17°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
3° – 12°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
0° – 7°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (129 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4° – 3°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° – 0°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

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