In May, Durres averages a high of 20°C and a low of 16°C. About 70 mm of rain falls on 9 days, with around 12 hours of sunshine a day. The sea is about 19°C. The average high is 4°C higher than in April and 4°C lower than in June. Not beach season: better for towns and nature.
May compared with April and June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 16° | 20° | 24° |
| Avg low | 12° | 16° | 20° |
| Wet days | 11 | 9 | 6 |
| Sun (h/day) | 11 | 12 | 14 |
| Sea | 16° | 19° | 23° |
Normal temperature through May
Durres in May: questions
Is it beach weather in Durres in May?
Not for swimming. The sea is about 19°C and highs are 20°C. The coast is quiet and good for walks, seafood and crowd-free sightseeing.
What to pack for May
- Layers: a light jacket and a sweater, as days are 20°C and nights 16°C
- An umbrella or rain jacket (9 wet days)
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
May elsewhere
| Place | High / Low | Rain days | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golem Beach | 23°16° | 8 rain d | sea 19° |
| Tirana | 23°14° | 11 rain d | |
| Velipoja | 24°16° | 10 rain d | sea 19° |
| Shengjin | 24°16° | 10 rain d | sea 19° |
| Shkodra | 24°16° | 10 rain d | |
| Vlora | 23°16° | 9 rain d | sea 18° |