Best Time to Visit Përmet, Gjirokastër, Albania
Përmet is at its sunniest and driest in June–August.
The best time to visit Përmet for sunny, dry weather is June–August — 3 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through March–September; the wetter half falls in October–February. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 3.7°C / 38.7°F in January to 22.8°C / 73°F in July, with rainfall from 28 mm / 1.1 in (July) to 219 mm / 8.6 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Përmet, Gjirokastër, Albania's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Përmet's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 20.2°C68.4°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 22.8°C73°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 22.6°C72.7°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Përmet?
The best time to visit Përmet for sunny, dry weather is June, July, August. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 22.8°C / 73°F, and the driest is July with about 28 mm / 1.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Përmet's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Përmet?
The rainy season at Përmet, Gjirokastër runs through October–February, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 118 mm / 4.6 in. The wettest single month is December (219 mm / 8.6 in).
What is the driest month in Përmet?
The driest month in Përmet is July, averaging about 28 mm / 1.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 22.8°C / 73°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Përmet?
The least comfortable months for travel to Përmet — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 219 mm / 8.6 in in December, and the coldest month averages 3.7°C / 38.7°F.
Is Përmet climate different from Albania overall?
Yes, usually. Our Përmet figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Albania figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Përmet specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.