On the summit now
- Wind
- 28 km/h, gusts to 78 (from S)
- Cloud
- 48%
- Freezing level (0°)
- about 3,150 m, above the summit
- Sun
- rises 06:24, sets 16:19
7 days on Mount Gjallica
| Day | Hiking | Low / high | Wind km/h | Precip. | 0° m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | No | 1°/6° | 15 (72) | 5.1 mm | 3,300 |
| Fri 13 | No | 2°/7° | 30 (93) | 1 cm snow | 3,200 |
| Sat 14 | Fair | -5°/1° | 13 (40) | 13 cm snow | 2,500 |
| Sun 15 | Good | -5°/3° | 6 | 3 cm snow | 2,800 |
| Mon 16 | Fair | -2°/5° | 12 (58) | 4 cm snow | 2,900 |
| Tue 17 | No | -2°/2° | 10 (70) | 8 cm snow | 2,800 |
| Wed 18 | No | -3°/2° | 14 (80) | 13 cm snow | 2,800 |
- Today: gusts up to 72 km/h, rain in the day (1.5 mm), summit in cloud
- Tomorrow: gusts up to 93 km/h, wind 30 km/h, rain in the day (1.9 mm)
- On Saturday 14 November: snow in the day (about 2 cm), summit in cloud, fog
- On Monday 16 November: gusts up to 58 km/h
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 43 cm of fresh snow on the summit over the next 7 days, first tomorrow. 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.
Mount Gjallica weather questions
Is today a good day to hike Mount Gjallica?
Hiking today: no (gusts up to 72 km/h, rain in the day (1.5 mm), summit in cloud). This is our estimate from the summit forecast, not official advice; mountain weather changes fast.
How cold is it on Mount Gjallica?
Today the summit ranges from 1° to 6°; with the wind it feels as low as -1°. The summit is 12° colder than Kukes (351 m). The air usually cools by about 6° for every 1,000 m of height.
Is there avalanche danger on Mount Gjallica?
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 Mount Gjallica?
We look at 08:00–18:00 on the summit, at 2,485 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 Mount Gjallica (2,485 m) it is 4°, but with the wind it feels like -1°, with wind at 28 km/h. The summit is 12° colder than Kukes (351 m). The best hiking days this week: on Sunday 15 November.
Sunrise and sunset
- Today06:24 – 16:19 (9h 56m)
- Tomorrow06:25 – 16:18 (9h 54m)
For a free horizon; in the valleys the sun appears later and goes earlier.
About the mountain
The mountain above Kukës, visible from Lake Fierza and the Nation's Road.
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 2,485 m. Coordinates and height: Wikidata.