
Albania Sea Temperature in November
Historical 30-year sea surface temperatures across 35 coastlines in Albania for November. Derived from NOAA 0.25° blended satellite and in-situ marine observations.
- Ranges 18.2°C at Sarandë City Beach to 19.8°C at Plazhi i Llamanit (Llaman Beach).
- None of Albania’s 35 surveyed coastlines reach the 21°C swim threshold in November.
- On the national average, the water is above 21°C from 1 Jun to 23 Oct — about 144 days a year.
- 6.4°C cooler than Albania’s August peak of 25.5°C (see August).
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View 12-Month Annual Overview →Ionian Deep Basin vs Northern Adriatic Shelf
Albania spans two distinct marine regimes: the northern Adriatic shelf (sandy, shallower, warming quickly in June but peaking around 24.5°C) and the southern Ionian Riviera (Ksamil, Himara, Saranda), where deep underwater drop-offs create immense crystal-clear water masses that reach 25.3°C in August and retain 24.3°C well into September.
The November Thermal Lag Advantage
Because seawater has a high specific heat capacity, it acts as a massive thermal battery. Southern European and Mediterranean basins absorb solar energy all summer, reaching maximum heat storage by late August. In November, while air temperatures drop, the water releases heat slowly, which creates sea temperatures that are typically 3°C to 5°C warmer than in June.
Albania Beaches in November
Individual coordinate lookups from NOAA 0.25° marine grid.

































