#1 in September
24.3°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 September
Historical 30-year sea surface temperatures across 35 coastlines in Albania for September. 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.
Bathing Climatology Gauge · Albania (September)
NOAA OISST v2.1 (0.25° Marine Grid)
24.0°C
Pleasant & Comfortable
Mean sea surface temperature across 35 monitored coastlines
Swimmability Verdict
Effortless Prolonged Bathing
Warmest Coastline
24.3°C
Coldest Surveyed Shore
23.4°C
Swimmable Ratio (≥21°C)
100% of surveyed coasts35/35
Albania’s primary swimming window runs from 1 Jun to 23 Oct (~144 days/year). Currently 1.5°C below the August peak of 25.5°C. High ocean specific heat capacity creates distinct thermal lag: water releases stored summer warmth gradually, making early autumn bathing warmer than late spring despite cooler evening air.
Plan Your September Trip to Albania
Autumn shoulder-season rates are currently live across Albania. Pair warm coastal waters with discounted stays and uncrowded beaches.
Warmest Swimming Bases in Albania (September)
The top 3 coastlines holding highest water temperatures based on 30-year NOAA climatology.
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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 September 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 September, 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)
27.5°C
Effortless swimming
TURKEY (ANTALYA / KAŞ)
27.3°C
Warm bathwater
GREECE (CRETE / RHODES)
25.4°C
Extended season
MALTA & GOZO
26.1°C
Crystal clear
Albania Beaches in September
Individual coordinate lookups from NOAA 0.25° marine grid.
Showing 35 coastlines
Explore Sea Temperatures by Country
Spain(23.7°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)
