Durrës County, Albania
Xhafzotaj
Xhafzotaj is a small town in Durrës County, Albania, close to the sea. It has a population of about 12,381 (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
Population12,381
Local time15:38
41.34° N, 19.55° EElevation 19 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code2019October: high / low23° / 13°
Rain this month113mm
Sea this month21°
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Xhafzotaj at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:02 · 17:5210 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:53Next 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
90 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
27 mm of rain
Warmest sea25°C
August
Monuments nearby9+
within 11 km
Weather in Xhafzotaj
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°12°
Sun25 Oct21°11°14.5 mm
Mon26 Oct23°12°
Tue27 Oct25°11°
Wed28 Oct23°12°
Thu29 Oct23°12°
Fri30 Oct22°11°
Sat31 Oct20°9°
When to go to Xhafzotaj
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 | 42 | 49 | 62 | 71 | 73 | 69 | 66 | 64 | 69 | 76 | 70 | 46 |
| High | 13° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 24° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 27° | 23° | 19° | 14° |
| Low | 4° | 5° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 17° | 19° | 20° | 17° | 13° | 10° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 90 | 95 | 100 | 88 | 53 | 46 | 27 | 34 | 84 | 113 | 140 | 123 |
| 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 Xhafzotaj
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Xhafzotaj
Outdoors around Xhafzotaj
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Camping TiranaCamp sites
1.3 kmView of the amphitheaterViewpoints
1.5 kmTo the sea and land sideViewpoints
1.7 kmAQUAPARKWater parks
2.1 kmKids ZoneTheme parks
2.3 kmCamper Park DurazzoCamp sites
7.6 kmNature around Xhafzotaj
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Albania seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Xhafzotaj
Earthquakes around Xhafzotaj
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 record153within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.9Stari Bar 6 km →1979 · 88 km
6.7Dolgaš 5 km ↙1967 · 83 km
6.4Ishëm 7 km ↙2019 · 19 km
6.2Voskopojë 4 km ↘1960 · 121 km
Towns and villages around Xhafzotaj
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Sallmonaj1.1 kmShijak1.7 kmBorakë1.7 kmRreth2.8 kmKoxhas2.8 kmGjepalaj2.8 kmPjezgë4.3 kmFllakë4.3 kmShpijat Ali Roma4.7 kmLikesh4.9 kmHardhishtë4.9 kmMetallaj5 kmShahinaj5.3 kmKarpen5.5 kmBodinak6 kmMaminas6.3 kmVlashaj6.4 kmShtrazë6.5 kmKokëlvorë6.6 kmBilalas6.6 kmKënetë6.7 kmRubjekë6.9 kmKarreç7.5 kmMemzotaj7.6 kmShetel7.8 kmEminasi i Vogël8.1 kmÇizmeli8.9 km
Xhafzotaj from above
Around Xhafzotaj36 places to see, do and reach nearby
Ujembledhesi i ManzesNature8.6 kmUjembledhesi i ManskuriseNature8.7 kmUjembledhesi i RubjekesNature6.4 kmKeneta e DurresitNature7.2 kmLanëNature14 kmErzenNature12 kmBeach of DurrësNature6.7 kmPlazhi i GolemitNature9.4 kmMount DajtiMountain32 kmPriskaMountain34 kmMaja e RrepesMountain39 kmMaja e StervecitMountain39 kmMaja e TujanitMountain31 kmMaja e SkenderbeutMountain36 kmFatih MosqueMonument9.3 kmRoman amphitheatre of DurrësMonument9.3 kmBasilica of Saint MichaelMonument5.9 kmDurrës CastleMonument9.2 kmRotonda në Qytetin e DurrësitMonument9.1 kmTophane wellMonument9.2 kmHammam of DurrësMonument9.2 kmPorto RomanoMonument11 kmDurrës Archaeological MuseumMuseum9.7 kmMuseum of MartyrsMuseum9.0 kmEthnographic Museum of DurrësMuseum9.3 kmSukthStation3.1 kmShkozetStation6.6 kmDurrësStation8.2 kmTerminali i TrageteveFerry port8.3 kmDurrës - BariFerry port8.4 kmTiranaPlace23 kmDurrësPlace8.1 kmKavajëPlace18 kmKamëzPlace18 kmFushë-KrujëPlace21 kmSukthPlace4.1 km
Postal code
2019
Getting to Xhafzotaj
Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIA
16 kmOhrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOHD
102 kmPodgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci AirbaseTGD
116 kmSukthRailway station
3.1 kmShkozetRailway station
6.6 kmDurrësRailway station
8.2 kmTerminali i TrageteveFerry port
8.3 kmDurrës - BariFerry Terminal - Porto di Bari
8.4 kmPlaces near Xhafzotaj
Places with a climate like Xhafzotaj
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Xhafzotaj?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Xhafzotaj.
What is the hottest month in Xhafzotaj?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Xhafzotaj?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Xhafzotaj?
January is the wettest month with about 90 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Xhafzotaj?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in February at about 14°C.
What is the postal code of Xhafzotaj?
The postal code of Xhafzotaj is 2019.