Museum of Secret Surveillance

Museum Former communist surveillance headquarters turned museum

In Tirana, the Museum of Secret Surveillance (House of Leaves) documents Albania’s communist-era intelligence operations with files, wiretaps and reconstructed surveillance rooms.

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Museum of Secret Surveillance
Museum of Secret Surveillance (House of Leaves), Tirana, Albania
41.3266, 19.8165

How to Get to Museum of Secret Surveillance #

The Museum of Secret Surveillance (House of Leaves) is in central Tirana. It is reachable by local buses and taxis from across the city and is within walking distance of Tirana’s central areas (Skanderbeg Square / city centre). If you arrive by car or taxi from Tirana’s main roads, head toward the central boulevard area and follow signs to the city centre; visitor parking is limited.

Best Time to Visit Museum of Secret Surveillance #

Visit in spring or autumn for milder weather and smaller crowds; summer is the busiest time.

Peak (summer)
June-August · 25-33°C
Tourist season brings more visitors; expect busier exhibits and guided tours filling up.
Shoulder (spring/autumn)
April-May, September-October · 12-24°C
Pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists make for a calmer visit and easier access to displays.
Low (winter)
November-March · 4-12°C
Generally quieter indoor experience in winter, though short daylight hours may affect combined sightseeing plans.

Weather & Climate near Museum of Secret Surveillance #

Climate

Museum of Secret Surveillance'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 2°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1250 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 58 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and clear sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 31°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 31°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 27°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (166 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

166 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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