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Tirana

Tirana is the capital and largest city by area and population of the Republic of Albania. It is located in the center of Albania enclosed by mountains and hills with Mount Dajt elevating on the east and a slight valley on the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance. Due to its location at the Plain of Tirana and the close proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, the city is particularly influenced by a Mediterranean seasonal climate. It is among the wettest and sunniest cities in Europe, with 2,544 hours of sun per year.

During the month of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 25 degrees Celsius (77°F).On average, the warmest month(s) are July and August.Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October and November.The warmest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 30°C (86°F).The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C (51°F).October is the most wet month. This month should be avoided if you are not a big fan of rain.

Image by Jo Arounding
Image by Alexandr Bormotin

Tirana International airport is located 6 nautical miles (11 kilometres; 6.9 miles) northwest of Tirana, in the municipality of KrujëDurrës County. It offers international connections primarily within Europe, whereas the most frequent routes are to MilanRomeLondon and Istanbul.

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