Lezhë

League of Lezhë: Alliance of Albanian nobles formed 2 March 1444
Population (town): 14,687 (2023)
Elevation: 10 m
Official website: https://lezha.gov.al/

In plain language

Lezhë is a small town near the north coast. In 1444 the Albanian noble families met here and agreed to fight together against the Ottomans. Skanderbeg, their leader, was buried in the town's church.

Simple explanation

Lezhë is a small town near the north coast. In 1444 the Albanian noble families met here and agreed to fight together against the Ottomans. Skanderbeg, their leader, was buried in the town's church.

Climate by month

The warmest month is August (mean daily high 30°C), the coldest is January (mean daily low 2°C), and the wettest is November (174 mm). Total annual rainfall averages 1,349 mm. Sea temperature peaks in August at about 25°C.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Wet days	Sun/day	Sea
January	10°C	2°C	143 mm	12	6.8 h	14°C
February	12°C	3°C	124 mm	11	7.7 h	12°C
March	14°C	5°C	130 mm	11	9.2 h	14°C
April	18°C	9°C	121 mm	12	10.4 h	15°C
May	22°C	13°C	99 mm	10	11.9 h	19°C
June	27°C	17°C	53 mm	7	13.5 h	23°C
July	30°C	20°C	34 mm	5	13.7 h	26°C
August	30°C	20°C	42 mm	5	12.8 h	25°C
September	25°C	16°C	126 mm	9	10.5 h	24°C
October	21°C	12°C	133 mm	9	8.9 h	22°C
November	16°C	8°C	174 mm	11	7.0 h	19°C
December	12°C	4°C	168 mm	13	6.3 h	16°C

Source: ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 1994–2023 · “High” and “Low” are mean daily maximum and minimum air temperature. “Wet days” counts days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.

Inside Lezhë

Protected area · Lezhë

Kune-Vain Nature Reserve

Lagoons, pine and one of Albania's few surviving coastal alluvial forests, beside Shëngjin.

Town · Lezhë

Where the Albanian princes swore their 1444 league, and where Skanderbeg is buried.

Town · Lezhë

Rrëshen

The seat of Mirditë, historic centre of Albania's copper mining region.

Beach · Lezhë

Shëngjin Beach

The main northern resort beach, with the Kune-Vain pine and lagoon reserve alongside.

Port · Lezhë

Port of Shëngjin

A small northern cargo port beside the resort beach.

Town · Lezhë

Shëngjin

A northern beach resort and small commercial port backed by the Kune-Vain pine lagoons.

Town · Lezhë

Laç

An industrial town and the site of the Saint Anthony pilgrimage church at Shëngjin i Vogël.

More images

Ancient Greek colony named Lissus, wall remains in Lezhë, Albania — Ancient Lissus fortification ruins Gertjan R. · CC BY-SA 3.0

Lezhë Castle, Lezhë, Albania, with a view on the city in the background — Lezhë Castle 7 Gertjan R. · CC BY-SA 3.0

The Skanderbeg Memorial in Lezhë, Albania — Lezhë, Albania – Skanderbeg Memorial 2016 02 Pasztilla aka Attila Terbócs · CC BY-SA 4.0

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