Butrint National Park
Sarandë, Albania
Butrint National Park is a national park and protected area established in 2000. It is one of the more frequently looked-up sights in Albania.
Planning a visit
The park is open 24/7, with an entry fee of 1,000 lek. Visitors should request a receipt or ticket upon payment. The driest and warmest months are June through August, with daily highs reaching 26 °C to 29 °C and minimal rainfall. Conversely, November and December are the wettest months, seeing over 190 mm of rain each. Spring and early autumn provide milder temperatures, ranging between 14 °C and 25 °C.
The nearest airport is Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport in Greece, located 19 km away. The park is 177 km from the capital, Tirana. Nearby points of interest include the site of Butrint, which is 1.3 km away, as well as Spianada and Mon Repos in Corfu, located 15.9 km and 17.5 km away, respectively. Gjirokastër Fortress is also accessible, situated 37.9 km from the park.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is December, with about 204 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 116 | 138 | 115 | 82 | 52 | 28 | 14 | 28 | 97 | 136 | 196 | 204 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
