Tirana
Capital of Albania
Tirana is the capital of Albania and had a population of 389,323 in 2023. Visitors come to explore sights such as the Pyramid of Tirana, Ish-Blloku, and the Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana.
What to see
The city features several notable sights. You can visit the Pyramid of Tirana and the urban neighborhood of Ish-Blloku. Religious architecture is represented by the Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana. Additional points of interest include the National History Museum, Et'hem Bey Mosque, Tirana Clock Tower, Fortress of Justinian, Tanners' Bridge, Kapllan Pasha Tomb, Museum of Secret Surveillance, National Museum of Fine Arts, National Library of Albania, National Martyrs' Cemetery of Albania, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tirana, and Petrelë Castle.
When to go
Daily high temperatures range from 10 °C in January to 30 °C in July and August. Daily lows range from 2 °C in January and February to 19 °C in July and August. The rainiest month is November with 175 mm over about 12 days, while July is the driest with 43 mm over about 4 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa, located in Rinas, Albania, at a distance of 13 km from the city.
Top sights in Tirana
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 Tirana (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Et'hem Bey Mosque
- Fortress of Justinian
- Kapllan Pasha Tomb
- Museum of Secret Surveillance
- National History Museum
- National Library of Albania
- National Martyrs' Cemetery of Albania
- National Museum of Fine Arts
- Petrelë Castle
- St. Paul's Cathedral, Tirana
- Tanners' Bridge
- Tirana Clock Tower
- Zoopark Tirana