Royal Villa of Durrës
The Royal Villa of Durrës is a royal villa in Durrës, Albania. It is the 11th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between June and August, when daily highs reach 23 °C to 26 °C and rainfall is at its lowest, with about 4 to 6 rainy days per month. The months of November and December are the wettest, with about 12 to 14 rainy days and highs of 13 °C.
Visitors can reach the site via Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa, which is 26 km away. The villa is 32 km from the capital, Tirana. Nearby sites include the Great Mosque of Durrës and the Amphitheatre of Durrës, both 0.6 km away. Other nearby locations include Ish-Blloku, the Resurrection Cathedral in Tirana, and the Pyramid of Tirana.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is November, with about 135 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 86 | 92 | 94 | 82 | 48 | 41 | 25 | 32 | 80 | 109 | 135 | 117 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
