Nemërçka
Mountains Mountain massif in Albania with rugged limestone peaks
The Nemërçka massif in southern Albania offers high peaks, karst ridges and deep gorges; hikers and climbers tackle multi-day routes and reach viewpoints over surrounding valleys.
Nemërçka is a mountain massif in southern Albania noted for steep relief and limestone peaks, with its highest summit reaching approximately 2,482 metres. The range forms a rugged landscape of high ridges and valleys popular with hikers and local outdoor visitors.
Trails and routes lead to exposed ridgelines and summits that offer extensive views over surrounding valleys and toward the Ionian coast on clear days. The area is visited for day hikes, mountain walking and seasonal alpine activities.
The massif developed geologically as part of Albania’s mountainous spine and has been a local landmark for centuries, used by shepherds and local communities. Modern recreational use has increased as access improved in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Nemërçka lies in southern Albania, in the country’s upland interior, roughly within reach of towns in the Gjirokastër region and south of the central administrative areas; it occupies a position in the country’s mountainous southern zone.
- Elevation: The mountain's highest point rises to around 2,482 metres, making it one of the higher peaks in southern Albania.
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Nemërçka's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Summer) - Subarctic (Dry Summer) climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -6°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1104 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (141 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
