Albania Mediterranean climate coast. April-June — best time Tirana 15-25°C, coast 20-27°C, water 18-22°C. Prices 30-40% lower. July-August — peak Tirana 28-38°C. Coast 27-33°C. Ksamil PACKED. Prices double. September-October — second best Excellent, warm water. November-March — winter Coast 5-15°C mild. Tirana 5-15°C. Mountains -5 to 5°C snow. Most coast hotels CLOSED. Recommended: culture (Tirana, Berat) winter. No visa 90 days. Very safe.