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.
Shtamë Pass National Park at a Glance#
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.
Late spring-summer (best)
May-Sep · ~10-25°C (varies with elevation)
Warmer, drier conditions suitable for hiking and enjoying the park's forests and viewpoints.
Autumn
Oct-Nov · ~5-20°C
Cooling temperatures and clearer skies - good for day hikes but expect more variable weather at higher passes.
Winter
Dec-Feb · Around or below freezing at high elevations
Cold with possible snow at higher elevations; access and trails can be affected.
Weather & Climate near Shtamë Pass National Park#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 49
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -3° - 4° | -2° | 118 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Poor | -3° - 4° | -2° | 103 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 7° | 1° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 5° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 61 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 1.9 m/s | 2.0 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Excellent | 12° - 24° | 18° | 49 mm | clear | 51% | 1.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Excellent | 11° - 23° | 17° | 56 mm | clear | 48% | 1.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Very Good | 8° - 19° | 14° | 83 mm | some cloud | 61% | 1.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 5° - 14° | 9° | 112 mm | some cloud | 71% | 1.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 1° - 9° | 4° | 151 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 6° | 1° | 134 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
