St Paul's Archcathedral

How to Get to St Paul's Archcathedral #

The Archcathedral of St Paul in Tirana is located in central Tirana, within easy walking distance of Skanderbeg Square and the main city bus terminal. From Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (Rinas) the driving distance is about 17-18 km and the journey typically takes 20-35 minutes on the SH2 (Rruga 2) depending on traffic; taxis and airport shuttle buses serve the city centre, and once in the centre the cathedral is usually a 5-10 minute walk from major stops.

Best Time to Visit St Paul's Archcathedral #

The best time to visit St Paul's Archcathedral in Tirana is spring through early summer or September-October for warm, comfortable weather and manageable crowds.

Spring / Early summer

April-June · 10-28 °C

Pleasant temperatures and blossoming city parks make this a comfortable time to visit Tirana's cathedral and walk the city.

High summer

July-August · 25-35 °C

Hot, especially in July and August-mornings and evenings are the most comfortable times for outdoor sightseeing and photography.

Autumn / Mild season

September-October · 12-25 °C

Warm days and cooler evenings with fewer tourists than mid-summer-good for combining indoor and outdoor visits.

Weather & Climate near St Paul's Archcathedral #

Climate

St Paul's Archcathedral's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1240 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 58 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

40°

Warmest Month

-18°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

2° – 11°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

134 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 12°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

122 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.5h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

5° – 15°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

120 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

8° – 19°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

105 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

13.2h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

13° – 24°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

89 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

16° – 28°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

69 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

15.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and clear sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

18° – 31°

51%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

14.7h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Warm

24°C

Temperature

18° – 31°

48%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

1.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

14° – 27°

61%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

86 mm

Rainfall

0.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 22°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

111 mm

Rainfall

0.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (165 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 16°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

165 mm

Rainfall

1.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 12°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

149 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.1h daylight

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