Shtamë Pass National Park
National Park Mountainous national park protecting alpine ecosystems
A mountainous national park in central Albania with pine forests, karst terrain and marked trails. Locals and visitors use it for day hikes, picnics and seasonal flora observation.
Tips for Visiting Shtamë Pass National Park #
- Target spring or early autumn for the best hiking conditions and wildflower displays; summer can be hot in lower sections and winter brings frequent snow at higher elevations.
- Use the main mountain-pass access points and ask local municipal offices or park authorities for current trail conditions-routes into the park are marked but can change after heavy weather.
- Head out on weekdays or start hikes early to avoid local weekend picnickers; short marked loops from the pass provide panoramic ridge viewpoints that many visitors miss when they stick to the roadside picnic areas.
Best Time to Visit Shtamë Pass National Park #
Visit from late spring through summer for the most reliable hiking conditions and open trails.
Weather & Climate near Shtamë Pass National Park #
Shtamë Pass National Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -3°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1151 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (151 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
