All Countries
Durrës, Albania
Durrës County · Albania
Durrës is a large city in Durrës County, Albania with a population of 195,920. Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Durrës, Albania
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Durrës
Durrës is the second most populous city of the Republic of Albania and seat of Durrës County and Durrës Municipality. It is one of Albania's oldest continuously inhabited cities, with roughly 2,500 years of recorded history. It is located on a flat plain along the Albanian Adriatic Sea Coast between the mouths of the Erzen and Ishëm at the southeastern corner of the Adriatic Sea. Durrës's climate is profoundly influenced by a seasonal Mediterranean climate.
People
Climate
| Population | 195,920 |
| Population Density | 10,957 / sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3236°, 19.4547° |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
| Country | 🇦🇱 Albania |
| State / Province | Durrës County |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.1 inches (992 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Durrës
Durrës is a large city in Albania (Durrës County) with a population of 195,920. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.
Climate in Durrës
Durrës has an average annual temperature of 15.2°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jul (24°C), the coldest is Jan (6.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1239 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above Albania avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 17.9 sq mi (46.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,957/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3236°N, 19.4547°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | MONTENEGRO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 131 | 88 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 131 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 122 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 114 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 103 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 5 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in |
Durrës has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 46°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (1.0").
Colleges & Universities in Durrës
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albanian College Durres | College | - | , |
| Universiteti "Aleksandër Moisiu" | University | - | Visit → |
| Universiteti "Aleksandër Moisiu" Durrës | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Durrës
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Vasil Ziu" | - | - | - | - |
| Italian School "Vinçenc Prendushi" | - | - | - | - |
| Gjimnazi "Dom Nikollë Kaçorri" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Hasan Koçi" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla "Demokracia" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Qemal Mici" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Hajdar Dushi" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla e Mesme Artistike "Jan Kukuzeli" | - | - | - | - |
| Gjimnazi "Gjergj Kastrioti" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Bedrie Bebeziqi" | - | - | - | - |
| Gjimnazi "Naim Frashëri" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Eftali Koçi" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla "Kushtrimi i Lirise" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Nënë Tereza" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Marie Kaçulini" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Kushtrimi i Lirisë" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "14 Nëntori" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla Sportive Kombëtare "Bernardina Qerraxhia" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-Vjeçare "Jusuf Puka" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla e Mesme e Përgjithshme "Olsi Lasko" | - | - | - | - |
| Gjimnazi "Leonik Tomeo" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Shaqe Mazreku" | - | - | - | - |
| Kolegji Turgut Özal | - | - | - | - |
| Qendra Dermoestetike Star | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Durrës
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Pro Electronic | electronic, tech house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Shqip - Tirana 92.0 MHz | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Albania News 24 TV | - | AAC,H.264 727 kbps | |
| Chill Radio | adult contemporary, deep house | MP3 96 kbps | |
| RTSH Radio Tirana International | - | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Tirana 1 | shqip | MP3 170 kbps |
Museums in Durrës
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durrës Archeological Museum | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Shtepia e Aleksander Moisiut |
Farmers Markets in Durrës
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Market | |||||
| Eurostop | |||||
| Industrial Market | |||||
| Koni | |||||
| Market Miftari | |||||
| Market Miftari | |||||
| Open Air Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Supermarket Myftiu | |||||
| Supermarket Viola | |||||
| Tregu i Fruta-Perimeve | |||||
| Tregu i Madh |
Hotels in Durrës
37 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Durrës
86 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Durrës
62 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Durrës
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Durrës
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Durrës
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Durrës
6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Durrës
14 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Durrës
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Durrës
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Durrës
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Durrës
43 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Durrës
32 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Durrës
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Durrës
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Durrës
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Durrës
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| (Duplicate)Vlora International Airport | VLO | Large Airport |
| Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | TIA | Large Airport |
| Kuçovë Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Durrës
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Albtelekom | |
| DHL | |
| DHL | |
| Posta Shqiptare | |
| Posta Shqiptare | |
| Zyra Postare Plazh |
Treatment Centers in Durrës
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ad-Ar | ||
| Medical Care Lami | ||
| My derma clinic | ||
| Poliklinika |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Durrës
27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catholic Church of Saint Lucia | |
| Catholic Church of Saint Lucia | |
| Durres Reformed Evangelical Church | |
| Durres Reformed Evangelical Church | |
| Jehovait | |
| Jehovait | |
| Kapela e Shën Grabrietit | |
| Kapela e Shën Grabrietit | |
| Katedralja Ortodokse e Shën Palit dhe Shën Asti | |
| Katedralja Ortodokse e Shën Palit dhe Shën Asti | |
| Kisha e "Shën Mëhilli" | |
| Kisha e Jezu Krishtit | |
| Kisha e Jezu Krishtit | |
| Kisha e Shën Gjergjit | |
| Kisha e Shën Gjergjit | |
| Kisha e Shën Kollit | |
| Kisha e Shën Thanasit | |
| Kisha e Shën Vlashit | |
| Kisha Katolike Shën Dominiku | |
| Kisha Katolike Shën Dominiku |
Quick Facts
Around Durrës
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Durrës
37 places within 15 km
- • Amfiteatri i Durrësit
- • Ancient Well
- • Bazilika e Shën Mëhillit
- • Cistern
- • Fragment i Murit Rrethues të Qytetit
- + 11 more
- • Ammos Beach
- • Aragosta Beach
- • Beach of Durrës
- • Golems Beach
- • Green Park Beach
- + 7 more
- • Kalaja e Durrësit
- • Muret e Portës
- • Shkembi i Kavajes
- • Alte Stadtmauer
- • Stadtmauer
- • Turm der historischen Stadtmauer
- • Turm der venezianischen Stadtmauer
- • To the sea and land side
- • View of the amphitheater
🇦🇱 About Albania
Public Holidays in Albania
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Durrës
What is the population of Durrës?
Durrës has a population of 195,920 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 10,957 people per square mile, spread across 17.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Durrës?
Durrës enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.1 inches.