Mali i Gjerë

Mountains Mountain massif in southern Albania

A mountain in southern Albania, known locally as Mali i Gjerë. Hikers visit for day walks, rural mountain scenery and views over nearby valleys.

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Mali i Gjerë
40.0000, 20.0833
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Best Time to Visit Mali i Gjerë #

The best time to visit Mali i Gjerë is late spring to early autumn for milder weather and safer hiking conditions.

Summer (hiking season)
June - September · 15-28°C
Warmer, longer days suitable for hikes and ridge walks; lower elevations are warm while higher parts stay cooler.
Winter
December - February · 0-8°C
Cold with the likelihood of snow at higher elevations and wintry conditions that make access harder.
Spring / Autumn (shoulder seasons)
March - May, October - November · 8-18°C
Mild temperatures and generally stable weather - good windows for quieter trails and wildflowers or autumn colors.

Weather & Climate near Mali i Gjerë #

Climate

Mali i Gjerë's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1421 mm/year), wettest in December.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (179 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
0° – 10°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

179 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
1° – 11°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

166 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
3° – 12°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
6° – 16°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° – 21°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.2h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° – 26°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 26 mm and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° – 29°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and clear sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° – 29°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° – 26°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm).

65 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
8° – 20°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (219 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
5° – 14°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

219 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (220 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
3° – 11°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

220 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

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