#1 in October
22.2°C
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
18.9°
J
22.1°
J
23.9°
A
25.3°
S
24.3°
O
22.2°
N
19.8°
NOAA SATELLITE DATA (1991–2020 30-YEAR CLIMATOLOGY)
ALAlbania Sea Temperature in October
Historical 30-year sea surface temperatures across 35 coastlines in Albania for October. Derived from NOAA 0.25° blended satellite and in-situ marine observations.
Climatology Notice: Temperatures represent the 30-year long-term historical average (1991–2020 normal), not a live single-day sensor forecast.
21.6°C
Refreshing / Invigoratingaverage across 35 surveyed coastlines in Albania, October
- Ranges 21.2°C at Sarandë City Beach to 22.2°C at Plazhi i Krorëzës.
- All 35 surveyed coastlines are at or above the 21°C swim threshold.
- On the national average, the water is above 21°C from 1 Jun to 23 Oct — about 144 days a year.
- 3.9°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.
Oceanographic Phenomenon:Dual Basin Continental Transition
Thermal Lag Characteristic:Substantial thermal lag and retention in the southern Ionian: September sea temperatures (24.3°C) are significantly warmer than June (22.1°C), providing an extended autumn bathing window.
Peak Bathing Average:August (25.3°C)
Statutory Tourism Sources:
himara.netalbaniatourguide.comvisitsaranda.netakt.gov.alboattripsvlore.comThe October 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 October, 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.
CYPRUS (AYIA NAPA / PROTARAS)
24.5°C
Effortless swimming
TURKEY (ANTALYA / KAŞ)
24.8°C
Warm bathwater
GREECE (CRETE / RHODES)
23.4°C
Extended season
MALTA & GOZO
23.2°C
Crystal clear
Albania Beaches in October
Individual coordinate lookups from NOAA 0.25° marine grid.
Showing 35 coastlines
Explore Sea Temperatures by Country
Spain(23.6°C)Italy(25.9°C)Turkey(27.3°C)France(22.4°C)Greece(25.4°C)Cyprus(27.7°C)Croatia(25.2°C)Albania(25.5°C)Montenegro(25.7°C)Malta(26.7°C)Bulgaria(25.1°C)Romania(24.7°C)Slovenia(25.4°C)Portugal(20.7°C)Poland(19°C)Sweden(18.3°C)Netherlands(18.5°C)Bosnia & Herzegovina(25.2°C)Monaco(24.6°C)Latvia(18.5°C)Estonia(18°C)Lithuania(18.8°C)Germany(18.6°C)Denmark(18°C)Norway(15.3°C)Belgium(18.7°C)Faroe Islands(10.9°C)United Kingdom(16.1°C)Ireland(15.9°C)Iceland(10.9°C)Finland(16.6°C)
