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 at a Glance#
About Nemërçka#
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.
Weather & Climate near Nemërçka#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 0° | -7° | 114 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 0° | -8° | 105 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 2° | -5° | 101 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 7° | -1° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.1h |
| May | Acceptable | 3° - 13° | 6° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Very Good | 6° - 17° | 11° | 48 mm | some cloud | 60% | 2.5 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Very Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 46 mm | mostly sunny | 48% | 2.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Very Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 50 mm | mostly sunny | 48% | 2.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Very Good | 5° - 16° | 11° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 63% | 2.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 4° | 115 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 6° | -1° | 141 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 3° | -3° | 130 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 3.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
