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Acceptable 57 / 100
16%
38%
43%
Ideal 3% Comfortable 16% Acceptable 38% Challenging 43%
Best spot: Shkodër County — 80
Typical conditions: 44
Cities: 21 Regions: 12 Updated: 13 Jul, 14:23 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 21 cities in Albania by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 12 regions of Albania by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Albania by VanSky Regions of Albania

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Kukës
Kukës County
100
Theth
Shkodër County
98
Pogradec
Korçë County
98
Peshkopi
Dibra County
95
Korçë
Korçë County
94
Elbasan
Elbasan County
85
Gjirokastër
Gjirokastër County
79
Durrës
Durrës County
79
Himarë
Vlorë County
78
Krujë
Durrës County
78
Berat
Berat County
77
Dhërmi
Vlorë County
68
Vlorë
Vlorë County
58
Sarandë
Vlorë County
58
Shkodër
Shkodër County
58

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Theth 98
  2. 2 Pogradec 98
  3. 3 Korçë 94
  4. 4 Kukës 100
  5. 5 Peshkopi 95

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Ksamil 45
  2. 2 Lezhë 58
  3. 3 Lushnjë 58
  4. 4 Tirana 58
  5. 5 Fier 58

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Albania for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Albania?
Weather data for all cities in Albania is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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🇦🇱 Albania — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Super 95

$2.12 /l

ALL174.37 · €1.86/l

118 of 133

pricier than 88% of countries

RON 100

$2.43 /l

ALL200.00 · €2.13/l

87 of 92

pricier than 93% of countries

Naftë

$2.22 /l

ALL182.28 · €1.95/l

121 of 134

pricier than 90% of countries

Premium Diesel

$2.32 /l

ALL190.91 · €2.04/l

35 of 41

pricier than 83% of countries

LPG Auto

$0.81 /l

ALL66.82 · €0.71/l

21 of 51

cheaper than 61% of countries

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