Ish-Blloku
Ish-Blloku is a bar district in Tirana. It is one of the 19 sights listed on this site and ranks as the 7th most looked-up sight in Albania on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, such as July and August, when daily highs reach 30 °C and rainfall is at its lowest with about 4 or 5 rainy days. For milder weather, May and June offer highs between 23 °C and 26 °C. The wettest months are November and December, which see about 162 mm to 175 mm of rain.
Ish-Blloku is located 1 km from the center of Tirana. The nearest airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa, which is 13 km away. Nearby sights include the Pyramid of Tirana and the Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana, both within 1 km. Further away, about 31 km from the district, are the Great Mosque of Durrës and the Amphitheatre of Durrës.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 175 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 114 | 124 | 127 | 120 | 78 | 64 | 43 | 48 | 103 | 144 | 175 | 162 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
