🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Tirana 🇦🇱

Barcelona, Spain vs Tirana, Albania — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 106 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇦🇱 Tirana
Avg annual high21°C21°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (3°C low)
Rainy days / year59165
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberMay, September, October

🇪🇸 Barcelona

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (29°C), coldest lows in January (5°C).

🇦🇱 Tirana

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Tirana warmer?

Barcelona and Tirana have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Tirana?

Tirana is rainier — Barcelona sees about 106 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Tirana?

Barcelona is best around April, May, October; Tirana is best around May, September, October.

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