What wetsuit do you need in Albania?
The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 7 coastal cities in Albania.
| City | Coldest | Warmest | One suit for the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durrës | 14.9°C Feb | 25.6°C Aug | nothing |
| Vlorë | 15.5°C Mar | 25.8°C Aug | nothing |
| Kavajë | 15.0°C Mar | 26.0°C Aug | nothing |
| Sarandë | 15.5°C Mar | 26.2°C Aug | nothing |
| Lezhë | 13.3°C Feb | 26.2°C Aug | nothing |
| Manzë | 14.9°C Mar | 25.8°C Aug | nothing |
| Divjakë | 15.0°C Mar | 26.2°C Aug | nothing |
Thicknesses above are for swimming. Surfing the same water wants a step more — most of a session is spent sitting still in the wind rather than moving and immersed. Each city page gives both, along with when you need boots, gloves and a hood.
Sea temperature and swimming season in Albania →
Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from