Resurrection Cathedral, Korçë

Church Orthodox cathedral in Korçë notable for colorful frescoes

Resurrection Cathedral in Korçë is an Orthodox church noted for its size and liturgical art; visitors interested in religious architecture and local Orthodox practice include pilgrims and cultural tourists.

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Resurrection Cathedral, Korçë
Korçë city centre, Korçë County, Albania
40.6158, 20.7808
Free (cathedral)

How to Get to Resurrection Cathedral, Korçë #

Resurrection Cathedral in Korçë is located in Korçë’s city centre. Intercity buses and minibuses arrive at Korçë’s main bus station; from there the cathedral is a short walk into the central square and surrounding streets. Driving to Korçë follows the main regional roads into the town, where local parking and short walks bring you to the cathedral.

Tips for Visiting Resurrection Cathedral, Korçë #

  • Time your visit outside of scheduled services if you want to photograph or move around the interior more freely-attending a service is a good alternative if you want to hear the cathedral's choir in context.
  • The cathedral is in central Korçë; pair a visit with a short walk through the town center to see associated religious and civic architecture rather than making it a lone stop.

Best Time to Visit Resurrection Cathedral, Korçë #

For a quieter visit to Resurrection Cathedral in Korçë, aim for weekday mornings outside of service times; summers are busiest with tourists.

Weekday mornings (quietest)
All year · 5-30 °C (seasonal)
Weekday mornings are generally the calmest time to visit an active cathedral outside of service times.
Sundays and religious feast days (busiest)
All year · 5-30 °C (seasonal)
Expect the cathedral to be busier during Sunday services and on major religious holidays when locals attend worship.
Summer (tourist peak)
July-August · 20-35 °C
Higher numbers of visitors coincide with the tourist season - plan for more people and possibly limited quiet time inside.

Weather & Climate near Resurrection Cathedral, Korçë #

Climate

Resurrection Cathedral, Korçë's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (804 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 60 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 27°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 23°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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