Kaninë Castle
Kaninë Castle is a historic site and castle located in Vlorë County. It is a Cultural Monument of Albania and is one of the 19 most looked-up sights in the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, such as July and August, when daily highs reach about 29 °C and rainfall is at its lowest with about 4 or 5 rainy days. The weather is cooler and wetter from November to March, with temperatures reaching highs of about 11 °C to 14 °C and significant rainfall.
Kaninë Castle is located about 101 km from Tirana. The nearest airport is Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport in Greece, which is 99 km away. Visitors can combine a trip here with visits to Muradie Mosque (3.7 km), Oricum (13.5 km), Apollonia (31.1 km), or Berat Castle (46.3 km). The site does not have wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is November, with about 173 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 100 | 106 | 106 | 97 | 60 | 38 | 24 | 30 | 108 | 141 | 173 | 164 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
