Rozafa Castle
Rozafa Castle is a castle located in Shkodër, Albania. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 4 out of 19 sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
July is the warmest month with daily highs of 30 °C and lows of 21 °C, along with 42 mm of rain on about 4 days. January is the coldest month with highs of 10 °C and lows of 2 °C, and 176 mm of rain on about 13 days. November has the most rain with 246 mm falling on about 13 days. Admission costs 400 lek, and 200 lek to enter the Museum. Wheelchair access is limited.
The nearest airport is Podgorica Airport in Podgorica, Montenegro, located 40 km away. The capital city Tirana is 84 km away. Nearby sights include the Lead Mosque, Shkodër at 0.5 km, Mesi Bridge at 10.2 km, Millennium Bridge at 48.3 km, and the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, Podgorica at 48.8 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 246 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 176 | 169 | 158 | 146 | 91 | 70 | 42 | 66 | 172 | 210 | 246 | 236 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
