Zall-Gjoçaj National Park National Park
Albanian national park of mountainous forests and rivers
Zall-Gjoçaj National Park in Dibër County covers highland pastures and limestone outcrops. Visitors come for mountain hiking, shepherding villages, and photographing rugged ridgelines.
Zall-Gjoçaj National Park at a Glance#
How to Get to Zall-Gjoçaj National Park#
Zall-Gjoçaj National Park is reached from towns in Dibër County. The nearest regional center is Peshkopi; from there, local roads and mountain tracks lead into the park. Private transport or a local guide is recommended due to limited public transit.
Tips for Visiting Zall-Gjoçaj National Park#
- Hire a local guide to explore the karst terrain safely and to learn about shepherding routes.
- Respect grazing areas: seasonal pastures are actively used by local shepherds.
- Carry cash and basic supplies; facilities are minimal in the park.
Best Time to Visit Zall-Gjoçaj National Park#
Summer is the main season for visiting Zall-Gjoçaj National Park when mountain access is easiest; shoulder months offer quieter conditions.
Weather & Climate near Zall-Gjoçaj National Park#
Zall-Gjoçaj National Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -7°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1125 mm/year), wettest in November.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - 1° | -6° | 107 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Poor | -7° - 1° | -7° | 97 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 3° | -4° | 99 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | 0° - 7° | 1° | 97 mm | overcast | 74% | 2.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Acceptable | 4° - 14° | 7° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.4 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.4h |
| June | Very Good | 7° - 18° | 12° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 62% | 2.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Very Good | 8° - 21° | 15° | 54 mm | mostly sunny | 51% | 2.0 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Very Good | 8° - 21° | 14° | 59 mm | mostly sunny | 48% | 2.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Good | 5° - 16° | 11° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 61% | 2.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 5° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 6° | 0° | 143 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 3° | -4° | 129 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
