Grykat e Hapëta Mountain
Mountain gorge in Kukës County with steep cliffs
Grykat e Hapëta at a Glance#
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 47
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -2° | -11° | 94 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -3° | -12° | 89 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| March | Poor | -7° - 0° | -8° | 91 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -3° - 4° | -4° | 100 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.2h |
| May | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 3° | 112 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.4h |
| June | Good | 4° - 14° | 7° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.1h |
| July | Very Good | 6° - 17° | 11° | 71 mm | some cloud | 63% | 2.8 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.8h |
| August | Very Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 75 mm | some cloud | 59% | 2.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Good | 3° - 12° | 5° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 3.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Poor | 0° - 7° | 0° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 3° | -5° | 129 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| December | Poor | -7° - 0° | -9° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
