Ksamil weather in July
July in Ksamil: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 39°C afternoons.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#1 of 12 months in Ksamil · #61 of 1413 destinations to visit in July · comfort 94/100 (tier S)
- Days
- 35°C
- Nights
- 22°C
- Wet days
- 2
- Sun
- 13.4 h
- Humidity
- 68%
- Daylight
- 15 h
Traveller notes on Ksamil in July
Forum posters describe July as genuinely hot and the peak of the beach season here, with the small, popular beaches getting seriously crowded by mid-month - sunbeds alone can run anywhere from 15 to 55 euros, since the main beaches are entirely lounger-based. Posters give mixed reports on water conditions: some describe it as warm and crystal clear, while others visiting in late July specifically noted the water wasn't as clean as its reputation suggests, with litter turning up on the sand and in the sea at the busiest beaches. For anyone wanting to escape the crowds, posters recommend either a short boat trip out to the small islands facing Ksamil or heading to the quieter Pulebardha beach nearby.
Other months in Ksamil
There isn't much January-specific chatter about Ksamil itself on the forums, but the broader Albania threads are useful: January is the coldest month here, but being southern Europe it's noticeably milder than central or northern Europe, and the western coast - where Ksamil sits - stays warmer than the mountainous interior. One January trip report summed it up well: not the ideal season for a beach visit, but the crowds are gone, the pace is relaxed and the weather is agreeable rather than harsh. Expect grey, showery stretches rather than a washout, and pack a proper coat for the evenings.
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Ksamil climate normals — July
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ksamil in July
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyAugust peak, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ksamil's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherKsamil's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Ksamil in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Butrint on summer hours
1 Apr – 31 OctSummer season opensFrom April to October the Roman and Venetian site down the road takes last entry at six and closes at eight; in winter the last ticket is sold at three. Go at opening and you will have the theatre alone. Source ↗
- Season
Sea warm enough
15 Jun – 10 Oct · usuallyThe channel between here and Corfu is shallow and clear, and it warms early and holds late. September is the good compromise: the water is at its best and the umbrella rows have thinned.
- Holiday
August peak
15 Jul – 31 AugSchool holidaysCrowdedBook earlyAlbanian, Kosovar and North Macedonian families take their holiday in the same fortnight and the small beaches here are laid out end to end with rented loungers. Prices rise and the road down from Sarande queues. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ksamil — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Ksamil?
Ksamil in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Ksamil?
- July in Ksamil: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 39°C afternoons. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Ksamil on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
- What is the weather like in Ksamil in July?
- In July, Ksamil averages a daily high of 35.2°C and a low of 21.8°C, with about 10.4 mm of rain over roughly 2.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ksamil in July?
- Ksamil has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 59 in July.
Within 300 km: Corfu's Cricket on the Spianada around 1 May – 15 Sep, and Kefalonia's Loggerhead turtles around 1 May – 15 Sep.