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.
Mali i Gjerë at a Glance#
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 47
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 10° | 3° | 179 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.6h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 11° | 4° | 166 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.6h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 6° | 129 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 103 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 1.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.2h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 26° | 20° | 34 mm | mostly sunny | 58% | 1.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.7h |
| July | Ideal | 16° - 29° | 22° | 26 mm | clear | 49% | 1.8 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.5h |
| August | Ideal | 16° - 29° | 22° | 37 mm | clear | 50% | 1.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.5h |
| September | Excellent | 12° - 26° | 19° | 80 mm | mostly sunny | 63% | 1.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 152 mm | some cloud | 72% | 1.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 9° | 219 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 11° | 6° | 220 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |