Durrës County, Albania
Gjepalaj
Gjepalaj is a village in Durrës County, Albania, close to the sea. It has a population of about 3,449 (2011). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now20°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population3,449
Local time17:13
41.33° N, 19.58° EElevation 69 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code2022October: high / low23° / 13°
Rain this month116mm
Sea this month21°
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gjepalaj at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:01 · 17:5210 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:15Next holiday22 NovemberAlphabet DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr–May · Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in August
Coolest month4°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
92 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
29 mm of rain
Warmest sea25°C
August
Monuments nearby9+
within 14 km
Weather in Gjepalaj
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
20°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 75%
Today22 Oct23°14°2 mm
Fri23 Oct23°12°0.5 mm
Sat24 Oct22°11°
Sun25 Oct21°10°14.5 mm
Mon26 Oct23°12°
Tue27 Oct25°10°
Wed28 Oct23°12°
Thu29 Oct23°12°
Fri30 Oct22°11°
Sat31 Oct20°8°
When to go to Gjepalaj
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 41 | 48 | 63 | 71 | 73 | 67 | 64 | 62 | 68 | 76 | 70 | 45 |
| High | 13° | 14° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 27° | 23° | 18° | 14° |
| Low | 4° | 5° | 7° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 16° | 13° | 9° | 5° |
| Rain (mm) | 92 | 98 | 104 | 92 | 56 | 48 | 29 | 36 | 87 | 116 | 143 | 127 |
| Wet days | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Sea | 15° | 14° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 21° | 19° | 16° |
What's on in Gjepalaj
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Gjepalaj
Outdoors around Gjepalaj
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Maja e Kodres se BerxullitViewpoints
0.6 kmCamping TiranaCamp sites
1.3 kmView of the amphitheaterViewpoints
1.5 kmAQUAPARKWater parks
2.1 kmKids ZoneTheme parks
2.3 kmCamper Park DurazzoCamp sites
7.6 kmNature around Gjepalaj
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Albania seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Gjepalaj
Earthquakes around Gjepalaj
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195089magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record151within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.9Stari Bar 6 km →1979 · 90 km
6.7Dolgaš 5 km ↙1967 · 81 km
6.4Ishëm 7 km ↙2019 · 21 km
6.2Voskopojë 4 km ↘1960 · 119 km
Towns and villages around Gjepalaj
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Shijak1.7 kmRreth1.7 kmLikesh2.1 kmPjezgë2.6 kmShahinaj2.7 kmXhafzotaj2.8 kmKoxhas3 kmMetallaj3 kmHardhishtë3.1 kmBorakë3.1 kmSallmonaj3.6 kmBodinak3.8 kmKënetë3.9 kmShtrazë4 kmKarpen4.1 kmKokëlvorë4.1 kmShetel5 kmVlashaj5.1 kmEminasi i Vogël5.4 kmMaminas5.7 kmÇizmeli6.2 kmBilalas6.4 kmRubjekë6.9 kmKarreç6.9 kmFllakë7.1 kmShpijat Ali Roma7.5 kmMemzotaj7.7 km
Gjepalaj from above
Around Gjepalaj36 places to see, do and reach nearby
Ujembledhesi i ManskuriseNature8.3 kmUjembledhesi i ManzesNature9.5 kmUjembledhesi i RubjekesNature6.8 kmKeneta e DurresitNature10 kmLanëNature13 kmErzenNature15 kmBeach of DurrësNature8.2 kmPlazhi i GolemitNature9.2 kmMali me GropaMountain38 kmMaja e MajazitMountain39 kmMount DajtiMountain29 kmPriskaMountain31 kmMaja e RrepesMountain37 kmMaja e StervecitMountain37 kmFatih MosqueMonument11 kmRoman amphitheatre of DurrësMonument11 kmBasilica of Saint MichaelMonument7.0 kmDurrës CastleMonument11 kmHammam of DurrësMonument11 kmRotonda në Qytetin e DurrësitMonument11 kmTophane wellMonument11 kmPorto RomanoMonument14 kmDurrës Archaeological MuseumMuseum12 kmMuseum of MartyrsMuseum11 kmEthnographic Museum of DurrësMuseum11 kmSukthStation4.5 kmShkozetStation8.6 kmVorëStation9.5 kmTerminali i TrageteveFerry port10 kmDurrës - BariFerry port11 kmTiranaPlace20 kmDurrësPlace10 kmKavajëPlace17 kmKamëzPlace16 kmFushë-KrujëPlace20 kmXhafzotajPlace2.9 km
Postal code
2022
Getting to Gjepalaj
Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIA
15 kmOhrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOHD
99 kmPodgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci AirbaseTGD
117 kmSukthRailway station
4.5 kmShkozetRailway station
8.6 kmVorëRailway station
9.5 kmTerminali i TrageteveFerry port
10 kmDurrës - BariFerry Terminal - Porto di Bari
11 kmPlaces near Gjepalaj
Places with a climate like Gjepalaj
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gjepalaj?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gjepalaj.
What is the hottest month in Gjepalaj?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Gjepalaj?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gjepalaj?
January is the wettest month with about 92 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Gjepalaj?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in February at about 14°C.
What is the postal code of Gjepalaj?
The postal code of Gjepalaj is 2022.