Tongo Island | TravelDojo

Tongo Island at a Glance#

Address: Tongo Island (Tongo), off the southern Albanian coast, Vlorë County

Admission: No admission (island access via private boat)

How to Get to Tongo Island#

Access is by small boat from Vlorë or nearby coastal towns; charter services and local fishermen operate day trips in the summer months. Ensure the operator is licensed and check sea conditions before departure.

Tips for Visiting Tongo Island#

Hire a licensed boat operator from Vlorë or Ksamil for a safe crossing and to learn the best anchorage spots.
Bring snorkeling gear-the water around the island can be clear and has interesting rock gardens.
There are no services on the island; bring water, shade and everything needed for a comfortable day trip.

Best Time to Visit Tongo Island#

Summer is the classic season for swimming and boat trips, with shoulder months offering quieter visits.

Summer

June-September · 24-32°C (75-90°F)

Warm seas and full tourist services on the mainland; best for swimming and day trips.

Late spring/early autumn

May and October · 18-25°C (64-77°F)

Fewer crowds and pleasant weather; some services on the mainland reduced.

Weather & Climate near Tongo Island#

Climate

Temperate climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1134 mm/year), wettest in November with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 44 Good

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

39°

Warmest Month

-1°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Acceptable	4° - 13°	7°	135 mm	partly cloudy	73%	2.5 m/s	0.2 low	9.6h
February	Acceptable	5° - 14°	8°	140 mm	partly cloudy	74%	3.0 m/s	0.4 low	10.6h
March	Good	6° - 16°	11°	102 mm	partly cloudy	74%	2.7 m/s	0.8 moderate	11.8h
April	Very Good	9° - 19°	14°	70 mm	partly cloudy	73%	2.6 m/s	1.2 high	13.1h
May	Excellent	13° - 24°	19°	40 mm	partly cloudy	72%	2.3 m/s	1.7 very high	14.2h
June	Ideal	17° - 29°	23°	16 mm	mostly sunny	69%	2.4 m/s	2.1 extreme	14.7h
July	Ideal	19° - 32°	25°	11 mm	clear	65%	2.4 m/s	2.3 extreme	14.5h
August	Ideal	19° - 32°	26°	24 mm	clear	64%	2.4 m/s	1.9 very high	13.5h
September	Excellent	16° - 28°	22°	71 mm	mostly sunny	67%	2.2 m/s	1.3 high	12.3h
October	Very Good	12° - 23°	18°	141 mm	some cloud	71%	2.2 m/s	0.8 moderate	11.0h
November	Good	8° - 18°	13°	197 mm	partly cloudy	73%	2.3 m/s	0.4 low	9.9h
December	Acceptable	6° - 14°	9°	187 mm	partly cloudy	73%	2.5 m/s	0.2 low	9.3h