On the summit now
- Wind
- 45 km/h, gusts to 81 (from SE)
- Cloud
- 91%
- Freezing level (0°)
- about 3,400 m, above the summit
- Sun
- rises 06:23, sets 16:27
7 days on Maja e Çikës
| Day | Hiking | Low / high | Wind km/h | Precip. | 0° m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | No | 5°/8° | 20 (82) | 11 mm | 3,500 |
| Fri 13 | No | 5°/7° | 41 (67) | 54 mm | 3,400 |
| Sat 14 | Fair | 1°/7° | 21 | 3.4 mm | 2,900 |
| Sun 15 | Good | -1°/7° | 7 | 3.2 mm | 3,000 |
| Mon 16 | Fair | 2°/6° | 10 (54) | 2 cm snow | 3,000 |
| Tue 17 | No | 2°/5° | 10 (64) | 11 mm | 2,900 |
| Wed 18 | No | 1°/6° | 9 (53) | 31 mm | 3,100 |
- Today: gusts up to 82 km/h, rain in the day (4.3 mm), summit in cloud
- Tomorrow: wind 41 km/h, rain in the day (17.3 mm), gusts up to 67 km/h, summit in cloud
- On Saturday 14 November: rain in the day (2.4 mm)
- On Monday 16 November: gusts up to 54 km/h, summit in cloud
Hiking = our estimate for 08:00–18:00 on the summit: good when it is dry, the wind is under 30 km/h, there are no storms and the summit is not in cloud. Wind: the day’s strongest (gusts in brackets). 0° = the freezing level at midday, worked out from ECMWF upper-air temperatures.
Snow and avalanches
We expect about 3 cm of fresh snow on the summit over the next 7 days, first on Monday 16 November. The ECMWF model shows no snow on the ground for the area.
There is no official avalanche service in Albania or Kosovo, so we never rate avalanche danger. We only show the forecast snow. In winter, go into the mountains only with experience, equipment and a local guide.
Maja e Çikës weather questions
Is today a good day to hike Maja e Çikës?
Hiking today: no (gusts up to 82 km/h, rain in the day (4.3 mm), summit in cloud). This is our estimate from the summit forecast, not official advice; mountain weather changes fast.
How cold is it on Maja e Çikës?
Today the summit ranges from 5° to 8°; with the wind it feels as low as 2°. The summit is 6° colder than Llogara Pass (1,000 m). The summit is 11° colder than Dhermi (185 m). The air usually cools by about 6° for every 1,000 m of height.
Is there avalanche danger on Maja e Çikës?
We do not know and do not rate it: Albania and Kosovo have no official avalanche service. After heavy snowfall, in strong wind or when it warms up fast, steep slopes are more dangerous.
How do you rate the hiking day on Maja e Çikës?
We look at 08:00–18:00 on the summit, at 2,045 m. A day is “no” with storms, wind from 40 km/h, gusts from 70 km/h, more than 3 mm of rain or snow, or when it feels below −20°; “fair” with wind from 30 km/h, a little rain or snow, thick cloud, fog or when it feels below −10°; otherwise “good”.
Now on Maja e Çikës (2,045 m) it is 7°, but with the wind it feels like 1°, with wind at 45 km/h. The summit is 6° colder than Llogara Pass (1,000 m). The best hiking days this week: on Sunday 15 November.
Sunrise and sunset
- Today06:23 – 16:27 (10h 04m)
- Tomorrow06:24 – 16:26 (10h 02m)
For a free horizon; in the valleys the sun appears later and goes earlier.
About the mountain
The highest peak of the Ceraunian Mountains, above the Llogara Pass and the Riviera.
Snow usually covers the high summits from November to May. The hiking season runs from June to September; summer afternoons often bring thunderstorms, so start early.
Other peaks nearby
Forecast: MET Norway and ECMWF, adjusted to 2,045 m. Coordinates and height: Wikidata.