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Berat, Albania

Berat County · Albania

Berat is a mid-size city in Berat County, Albania with a population of 62,232. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

62,232 Population 14,273/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
46.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Berat

Berat

Berat is the ninth most populous city of Albania and the seat of Berat County and Berat Municipality. By air, it is 71 kilometres north of Gjirokastër, 70 kilometres west of Korçë, 70 kilometres south of Tirana, and 33 kilometres east of Fier.

People

Population62,232
Density14,273/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Population62,232
Population Density14,273 / sq mi
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates40.7058°, 19.9522°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceBerat County
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation46.9 inches (1,191 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.6 inches (17 cm)

About Berat

Berat is a mid-size city in Albania (Berat County) with a population of 62,232. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Climate in Berat

Berat has an average annual temperature of 14.8°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.1°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 941 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.2°C / 40°F -5.7° / 14° 140.5
Feb 6°C / 43°F -4.3° / 16.5° 60.2
Mar 8°C / 46°F -2.1° / 18.8° 80.7
Apr 11.6°C / 53°F 1.6° / 23.7° 69.3
May 16.5°C / 62°F 6.7° / 28.5° 62.0
Jun 22.8°C / 73°F 11.4° / 36.2° 35.8
Jul 27.1°C / 81°F 15.3° / 39.6° 16.0
Aug 26.5°C / 80°F 16° / 39.5° 20.5
Sep 21.2°C / 70°F 9.8° / 33.3° 56.4
Oct 15.9°C / 61°F 7.1° / 27.7° 94.9
Nov 10.9°C / 52°F 0.6° / 22.6° 152.6
Dec 7°C / 45°F -1.3° / 15.3° 151.9
Berat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Albania avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density14,273/sq mi
Coordinates40.7058°N, 19.9522°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above Albania avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,854 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8.

Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 117 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 79 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 122 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 94 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 116 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 43 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 92 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 140 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 62 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 113 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 66 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 145 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 120 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 150 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 91 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 89 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 79 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 136 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 92 km
Aug 20, 1996 10 km W of Kónitsa, Greece M5.0 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 75 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake - - 134 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake - 60 65 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 58 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in

Berat has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Berat

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gjimnazi "Babë Dudë Karbunara" - - - -
Shkolla 9-vjeçare "1 Maji" - - - -
Shkolla 9-vjeçare "22 Tetori" - - - -
Gjimnazi ''Kristaq Capo' - - - -
Shkolla Artistike ''Ajet Xhindole'' - - - -
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Radio Stations near Berat

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Berat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Berat National Ethnographic Museum
Muzeu Historik
Onufri Museum
Shtepia e Kongresit të Lushnjës
Solomon Museum

Libraries in Berat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka0.0
Biblioteka Publike Roskovec0.0

Farmers Markets in Berat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tregu i Përgjithshëm Berat

Hotels in Berat

38 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amalia
Anhel
Apsus
Berat - Castle
Berati
Colombo
Gega
Guesthouse Villa Rosa Berat
Hani Xheblatit
Hotel Ajka
Hotel Antipatrea
Hotel Desaret Residence
Hotel Klea
Hotel Klea
Hotel Mangalemi
Hotel Osumi
Hotel Pasarela
Hotel White City
Hotel White City
Merkaj Hotel Berat
Merko
Muzaka Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
Omer
Onufri
Orestiada
Pasarela
Portik Hotel
Republika
Sokak Boutique Hotel
The Iliad
Veranda B&B
Vila Aleksander
Vila Merkaj
Villa Elmar
Villa Palma Center
Villa Sigal
White House
White house

Restaurants in Berat

46 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amalia
Antigoni
Antipatrea
Balkoni Gorices
Bar-Restorant Zonja Gjenë
Berati
City Grill
Eni
Friendly House
Guva Mangalem Hotel Restaurant
Hani i Xheblatit
Heaven's Kitchen
Kapllani
Klea Hotel restaurant
La Taverna Lazaro
Lili's Home-Made Food
Local Spot - Wine and more
Lorenc Secret Garden
Luç
Lundra 2
Mbrica
Mexican
Mulliri
Onufri
Onufri
Pasarela
Piazza
Piccolo Grande Amore
Proper Pizza Berat
Restaurant Çuçi (cheap)
Restaurant Mangalemi
Taverna Ajka
Te Albany
TE URA
Temi Albanian Food
The Arch
The White House
Traditional food
Traditional Food
Veranda
Vjeter
White House
wildor’s bar
Zeri
Zgara Korçare
Zgara Zaloshnja

Cafes in Berat

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Acropolis
Bar
Bar Shpëtimi
Biondi
Caffe Vergnato
Classic
Divino
Good Vibes
Shtëpia e kafes Gimi
Shtepia e Kafes Gimi

Cinemas in Berat

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kinemaja e vjetër

Monuments in Berat

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banesa e Bozho Filerit
Banesa e Dud Mishaxhiut
Lapidar WW2

Castles in Berat

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Berat Castle

Dentists in Berat

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AL #10058050803
AL #10058080388
AL #10230452907
AL #9153949073

Gas Stations in Berat

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AL #2427372815
Alpet
Luan Oil

Banks in Berat

13 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abi
BKT
Credins
Credins bank
FiBank
Intesa
Iutecredit
National Bank of Greece
Otpbank
Raiffeisen Bank
Tirana Bank
Unifin
Union Bank

Shopping Malls in Berat

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tregu i Beratit

Stadiums & Teams in Berat

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Berat

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Vlora International AirportVLOLarge Airport
Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIALarge Airport
Kuçovë Air Base-Medium Airport

Post Offices in Berat

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Adex
DHL

Churches & Religious Organizations in Berat

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bachelors' Mosque
Church of Saint Thomas
Dormition Cathedral
Holy Trinity Church
Katedralja Ortodokse Shën Dhimitri
King’s Mosque
Kisha e Shën Gjergjit
Kisha e Shën Iliasit
Kisha e Shën Kollit
Kisha e Shën Kostandinit dhe Elenës
Kisha e Shën Sofisë
Kisha e Shën Spiridhonit
Kisha e Shën Todrit
Lead Mosque
Red Mosque
St. Mary of Blachernae Church
St. Michael's Church
Teqeja e Helvetive

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Elevation
58 m (190 ft)
Area
11.3 km² (4.4 mi²)
Founded
31 BC
Postal Code
5001–5006
Website
bashkiaberat.gov.al/
Twinned With
Amasya, Bérat, Fermo, Karmiel, Kruševo, Lovech, Ploiești, Ulcinj Municipality

Around Berat

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 14
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 16
Restaurants 52
Cafes 30
Bars 22
Supermarkets 25
Banks 14
Museums 2
Hotels 40
Parks 14
Places of Worship 2

🇦🇱 About Albania

Capital Tirana
Population 2,866,376
Area 28,748 km²
GDP (USD) $23,491,242,727
GDP per capita $9,731
HDI 0.789
Life expectancy 79.6 years
Internet users 83.1%
Urban population 58.2%
Currency ALL (Lek)
Languages Albanian
Calling code +355
TLD .al
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Albania

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Viti i Ri
Jan 2 New Year's Day Viti i Ri
Mar 16 Summer Day Dita e Verës
Mar 23 Nowruz Dita e Sulltan Nevruzit
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pashkët Katolike
Apr 6 Easter Monday E hëna e Pashkëve Katolike
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Pashkët Ortodokse
Apr 13 Easter Monday E hëna e Pashkëve Ortodokse
May 1 May Day Dita Ndërkombëtare e Punonjësve
Sep 7 Mother Teresa Day Dita e Nënë Terezës
Nov 30 Independence Day Dita e Pavarësisë
Nov 30 Liberation Day Dita e Çlirimit
Dec 8 Youth Day Dita Kombëtare e Rinisë
Dec 25 Christmas Day Krishtlindjet

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Frequently Asked Questions About Berat

What is the population of Berat?

Berat has a population of 62,232 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 14,273 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Berat?

Berat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.9 inches, with 6.6 inches of snow.

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