Shkodër County, Albania
Shkodër
Shkodër is a town in Shkodër County, Albania. It has a population of about 61,633 (2023). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now21°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population61,633
Local time17:38
42.07° N, 19.51° EElevation 12 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
October: high / low23° / 11°
Rain this month213mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Shkodër at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:03 · 17:5110 h 49 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:15Next holiday22 NovemberAlphabet DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in August
Coolest month1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
89 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
41 mm of rain
Monuments nearby7+
within 11 km
How Shkodër has grown
People living in the built-up area (17 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+101%38k in 1975 → 77k in 2025Weather in Shkodër
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 76%
Today22 Oct25°13°5.6 mm
Fri23 Oct25°9°1.5 mm
Sat24 Oct24°8°
Sun25 Oct24°10°2.3 mm
Mon26 Oct25°9°
Tue27 Oct25°9°
Wed28 Oct25°9°
Thu29 Oct24°8°
Fri30 Oct22°10°
Sat31 Oct20°9°
When to go to Shkodër
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 | 29 | 38 | 60 | 67 | 62 | 46 | 40 | 41 | 59 | 75 | 63 | 32 |
| High | 11° | 13° | 17° | 21° | 26° | 31° | 34° | 34° | 29° | 23° | 18° | 12° |
| Low | 1° | 2° | 5° | 8° | 13° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 7° | 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 180 | 172 | 160 | 145 | 89 | 68 | 41 | 65 | 173 | 213 | 252 | 242 |
| Wet days | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
What's on in Shkodër
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Shkodër
2.7 km
Lead Mosque, ShkodërBuilt 1733
0.3 km
28 Nëntori Gymnasium in ShkodërBuilt 1922
1.3 km
Varrezat e Rrmajit
7.3 km
Mes Bridge
3.3 km
Buna
11 km
Shirgj ChurchBuilt 1201
Museum0.3 km
Fototeka MarubiBuilt 1970
Museum0.3 km
Historical Museum of SkodërMore museums: Muzeu Dioqezan · Pashko Vasa Museum · Shtëpi Muze - Lazer & Simon Jubani
Outdoors around Shkodër
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Pikë VrojtimiViewpoints
1.2 kmBird watching towerViewpoints
1.6 kmLake Shkodra ResortCamp sites
1.8 kmCamping LegjendaCamp sites
3.1 kmBujtina e MuriqitMountain huts · 86 m
3.2 kmNature around Shkodër
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Albania seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Shkodër
Earthquakes around Shkodër
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195068magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record143within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.9Stari Bar 6 km →1979 · 25 km
6.7Dolgaš 5 km ↙1967 · 114 km
6.4Ishëm 7 km ↙2019 · 62 km
6.2Budva 8 km ↙1979 · 66 km
Tsunamis · Shkodër
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 1
Cities and settlements
Universities and research institutes
University of Shkodra "Luigj Gurakuqi"University or college · founded 1957
Towns and villages around Shkodër
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Dracin1.5 kmDobraç2.1 kmTabak Ajasmë2.3 kmShtoji i Vjetër2.4 kmGolemi i Poshtëm2.9 kmDergjinaj2.9 kmBleran3.2 kmKuç3.3 kmGolem3.4 kmBahçallëk3.5 kmRenc3.7 kmShtoji i Vogël3.8 kmKsollat e Fangut4 kmShtoji i Ri4.1 kmBardhaj4.1 kmBërdicë e Sipërme4.3 kmCanaj4.3 kmHot i Ri4.7 kmKotaj4.7 kmShirokë4.8 kmZues4.9 kmGajtan5.1 kmGruda e Re5.2 kmBërdicë e Mesme5.3 kmVukatanë5.3 kmMyselim5.5 kmGuri i Zi5.7 kmBërdicë e Poshtme5.9 kmBeltojë6 kmMes6.3 kmBërdicë6.4 kmOblikë e Sipërme6.5 kmMali Hebaj6.8 kmMahall’ e Kryethuit6.8 kmOblikë6.8 kmJuban7.2 kmDragoç7.2 kmRragam7.3 kmGjoc7.6 kmBoks7.6 kmDramosh7.7 kmMahalle e Muçajt8.1 kmOblika e Madhe8.2 kmVallas8.3 kmMaslac8.5 kmObot8.7 kmGanjollë8.8 kmDrisht8.9 kmMahalla e Kolejt9 kmShullan9 kmSheldi9.1 kmMilan9.1 kmZhupë9.2 kmDarragjat9.2 kmBabot9.3 kmVelinaj9.3 kmZogaj9.4 kmMahalla e Palë Lalejt9.9 kmVjerdhë10 kmMahalla e Haxhareve10 kmThellojë10 kmTrush10 kmVilzë11 kmPlepan11 kmDomën11 kmMuriqan11 kmVidhgar11 kmShirq11 kmPlisht11 kmDodaj12 kmMushan12 kmDajç12 kmSamrisht12 kmGaruç12 kmAmarej12 kmShtuf12 kmMahall’ e Dervishajt13 kmMazrek13 kmGorica13 kmShakotë13 km
Shkodër from above
Around Shkodër37 places to see, do and reach nearby
BunaNature3.3 kmLake Vau i DejësNature9.4 kmGajtan CaveNature5.2 kmSpathara ReservoirNature10 kmUjembledhesi i ShtodritNature5.9 kmLake ŠasNature18 kmShaqari IslandNature4.3 kmShurdhah IslandNature12 kmMaja e ErshellitMountain38 kmMaja e ShtrazesMountain39 kmMaja e RabesMountain37 kmMaja e MardomitMountain36 kmMaja e ElbunitMountain32 kmMali i DrugomiritMountain38 kmLead Mosque, ShkodërMonument2.6 km28 Nëntori Gymnasium in ShkodërMonument0.3 kmVarrezat e RrmajitMonument1.3 kmMes BridgeMonument7.3 kmBunaMonument3.3 kmShirgj ChurchMonument11 kmVau i Dejës CastleMonument11 kmFototeka MarubiMuseum0.3 kmHistorical Museum of SkodërMuseum0.3 kmMuseum of Rozafa FortressMuseum3.0 kmSite of Witness and MemoryMuseum0.5 kmPeople's Museum Stalin BoulevardMuseumunder 100 mShkodërStation1.5 kmMjedëStation12 kmBajzaStation24 kmTrageti VeneziaFerry port2.5 kmMolo RragamFerry port7.8 kmVau i DejësPlace11 kmKoplikPlace17 kmGuri i ZiPlace5.8 kmBajzëPlace24 kmGjadër, DajcPlace22 kmLaçPlace12 km
Getting to Shkodër
Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci AirbaseTGD
39 kmTirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIA
75 kmTivat AirportTIV
75 kmShkodërRailway station
1.5 kmMjedëRailway station
12 kmBajzaRailway station
24 kmTrageti VeneziaFerry port
2.5 kmMolo RragamMolo Mazrek · Molo Shurdhah
7.8 kmPlaces near Shkodër
Places with a climate like Shkodër
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shkodër?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shkodër.
What is the hottest month in Shkodër?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Shkodër?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shkodër?
May is the wettest month with about 89 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.