Valamara

Mountain Mountain massif in eastern Albania

Valamara is a mountain massif in Elbasan County offering upland pastures and ridgelines. Hikers head there for day routes, shepherding landscapes and panoramic views over central Albania’s valleys.

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Valamara
40.7500, 20.4167
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Best Time to Visit Valamara #

Visit Valamara in summer (June-September) when trails are generally snow‑free and conditions are best for hiking.

Summer (best for hiking)
June-September · ~10-20°C (mountain elevations)
Warmer, snow‑free conditions on Valamara make this the main season for hiking and mountain access.
Winter (snowy)
November-March · below freezing at higher elevations
Cold temperatures and snow limit access and make mountain travel challenging without winter equipment.

Weather & Climate near Valamara #

Climate

Valamara's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -5°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1049 mm/year), wettest in November.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

30 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5° – 2°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5° – 2°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-3° – 5°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
0° – 9°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
4° – 14°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
7° – 19°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
9° – 22°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
9° – 21°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
6° – 18°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
3° – 12°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (132 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
-1° – 7°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

132 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-2° – 5°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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