Berat Castle
Berat Castle is a residential district and a designated Cultural Monument of Albania located in the city of Berat. Sitting at an elevation of 241 meters, it is a significant site and ranks as the 6th most looked-up sight in Albania on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate in Berat varies throughout the year. The months of May, June, and September offer mild conditions, with average high temperatures ranging from 24 °C to 28 °C and moderate rainfall. July and August are the warmest months, reaching 31 °C with the least amount of rain. Travel during November and December is less ideal, as these months experience the highest rainfall, reaching 147 mm in November.
To reach Berat Castle, travelers can fly into Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa, which is 81 km away. The city of Berat is located 70 km from Tirana. Once in the area, visitors can combine a trip to the castle with visits to several nearby locations. Tomorr Mountain National Park is 16 km away, while Osum Canyon is 37 km from the site. Other nearby points of interest include Apollonia at 40 km, and both Kaninë Castle and Muradie Mosque, which are approximately 46 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is November, with about 147 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 87 | 98 | 96 | 96 | 65 | 48 | 31 | 38 | 84 | 115 | 147 | 137 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
