Weather by month for Podgorica, the best months to go and how Montenegro's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jun, Sep
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 27°C to 29°C · 7–8 rain days
May, Jul, Aug, Oct
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 21°C to 33°C · 3–12 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 9°C to 15°C · 11–13 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 1°C | 13 days (223 mm) | 6.1 h/day | 2.0/10 |
| February | 12°C / 4°C | 11 days (204 mm) | 6.8 h/day | 3.3/10 |
| March | 15°C / 5°C | 13 days (179 mm) | 8.3 h/day | 3.8/10 |
| April | 19°C / 9°C | 10 days (111 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 5.5/10 |
| May | 23°C / 13°C | 12 days (137 mm) | 11.3 h/day | 6.4/10 |
| Best month: June | 29°C / 18°C | 7 days (58 mm) | 13.1 h/day | 8.1/10 |
| July | 33°C / 21°C | 3 days (26 mm) | 13.7 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| August | 33°C / 21°C | 4 days (32 mm) | 12.8 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| Best month: September | 27°C / 17°C | 8 days (138 mm) | 10.3 h/day | 8.4/10 |
| October | 21°C / 12°C | 9 days (178 mm) | 8.6 h/day | 7.2/10 |
| November | 16°C / 7°C | 12 days (300 mm) | 6.3 h/day | 4.4/10 |
| December | 11°C / 3°C | 11 days (233 mm) | 5.8 h/day | 2.8/10 |
Figures for Podgorica; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
9°C / 1°C · 13 rain days · 6.1 h sun
Podgorica highs reach just 9.4°C, with 13 rain days and only 6.1 hours of sun a day. This is the coldest, wettest start to the year, scoring 2 out of 10. New Year's Day and Orthodox Christmas Eve and Day fall this month, so towns are quiet but festive.
12°C / 4°C · 11 rain days · 6.8 h sun
Highs climb slightly to 12.2°C, though 10.6 rain days and 6.8 sun hours keep things grey. The score of 3.3 still marks this as a tough month weather-wise, with cool, damp conditions typical of Montenegro's winter.
15°C / 5°C · 13 rain days · 8.3 h sun
Spring brings highs of 14.9°C and a bit more sun at 8.3 hours a day, but 12.5 rain days mean showers are still common. With a score of 3.8, March remains unsettled, caught between winter chill and spring warmth.
19°C / 9°C · 10 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Highs reach 19°C and rain eases to 9.8 days, with sun hours up to 10.2. The score rises to 5.5, an 'ok' month as temperatures become more comfortable. Good Friday and Easter fall in April, bringing some local holiday activity.
23°C / 13°C · 12 rain days · 11.3 h sun
Highs hit 23.2°C with 11.5 rain days, a slight uptick in showers, but sun hours climb to 11.3. The score of 6.4 marks this as a 'good' month. Labour Day and Independence Day holidays fall in May.
29°C / 18°C · 7 rain days · 13.1 h sun
This is the best month, scoring 8.1. Highs reach 28.8°C with only 6.9 rain days and 13.1 hours of sun daily, giving warm, mostly dry conditions ideal for exploring the coast and inland alike.
33°C / 21°C · 3 rain days · 13.7 h sun
Highs peak at 33°C, with just 3 rain days and 13.7 hours of sun, Montenegro's driest stretch. The score of 7 still rates this a 'good' month, though the heat is intense. Statehood Day holidays fall in mid-July.
33°C / 21°C · 4 rain days · 12.8 h sun
August is nearly as hot as July, with highs of 33.1°C, 3.7 rain days and 12.8 sun hours. The score of 6.7 keeps it 'good', but expect strong heat with little rain relief throughout the month.
27°C / 17°C · 8 rain days · 10.3 h sun
Scoring 8.4, September ties as the best month. Highs ease to 26.9°C, rain increases slightly to 7.6 days, and sun hours sit at 10.3. The heat softens while dry, sunny days remain common.
21°C / 12°C · 9 rain days · 8.6 h sun
Highs drop to 21°C with 8.9 rain days and 8.6 sun hours. Scoring 7.2, October stays 'good', offering milder temperatures as autumn weather starts to set in.
16°C / 7°C · 12 rain days · 6.3 h sun
Highs fall to 15.8°C and rain picks up heavily, 12.2 days and 300mm, the wettest month of the year. Sun hours drop to 6.3. The score of 4.4 reflects an 'ok' but wet, grey month. Catholic All Saints' Day falls on the 1st.
11°C / 3°C · 11 rain days · 5.8 h sun
Highs reach just 11.4°C with 10.9 rain days and only 5.8 sun hours, cold and damp conditions. The score of 2.8 makes this a tough month for weather. Catholic Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day bring holiday cheer despite the chill.
Regional differences
Average daytime high each month, coloured by that city's own month score.
| City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Podgorica | 9°C | 12°C | 15°C | 19°C | 23°C | 29°C | 33°C | 33°C | 27°C | 21°C | 16°C | 11°C |
| Budva | 11°C | 13°C | 15°C | 18°C | 22°C | 27°C | 31°C | 31°C | 26°C | 21°C | 17°C | 13°C |
| Ulcinj | 10°C | 12°C | 14°C | 18°C | 22°C | 27°C | 30°C | 31°C | 26°C | 21°C | 17°C | 12°C |
Best Good OK Tough weather
By trip type
City sightseeing
September and October bring highs of 27°C and 21°C with fewer rain days than summer, good for walking around Podgorica or the coastal towns. April and May offer highs of 19°C to 23°C and over 10 hours of sun a day, without the summer heat.
Beach
July and August are the hottest months, with highs around 33°C and only 3 to 4 rain days, ideal for swimming and sunbathing. June and September stay warm, 27°C to 29°C, with more rain days but fewer crowds and lower heat.
Hiking & nature
April and October suit hiking best. April has highs of 19°C and 10.2 hours of sun, while October offers 21°C highs and 8.6 hours of sun, both avoiding the extreme summer heat on exposed trails.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan), New Year's Day (2 Jan), Orthodox Christmas Eve (6 Jan), Christmas Day (Orthodox) (7 Jan), Christmas Day (Orthodox) (8 Jan)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), Good Friday (10 Apr), Easter Monday (13 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May), Labour Day (2 May), Independence Day (21 May), Independence Day (22 May)
Public holidays: Statehood Day (13 Jul), Statehood Day (14 Jul)
Public holidays: Catholic All Saints' Day (1 Nov)
Public holidays: Catholic Christmas Eve (24 Dec), Catholic Christmas Day (25 Dec), Catholic St. Stephen's Day (26 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, August works well, with a score of 6.7 out of 10. Expect hot days averaging 33.1°C and warm nights around 21°C. Rain is rare, with only 3.7 rain days and 32 mm for the month, and you get 12.8 hours of sunshine a day, so plan for heat rather than rain.
Yes, September is one of the two best months, scoring 8.4 out of 10. Highs average 26.9°C and lows 16.6°C, which is cooler and more comfortable than peak summer. There are 7.6 rain days and 138 mm of rain, more than July or August but still with 10.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Yes, June scores highest of all months at 8.1 out of 10. Days reach 28.8°C on average with lows near 17.9°C, and rain is light, with only 6.9 rain days and 58 mm for the month. Sunshine hits 13.1 hours a day, among the highest of the year.
January is the coldest and wettest month to consider, scoring 2 out of 10. Highs average just 9.4°C and lows 1.2°C, with 13 rain days and 223 mm of rain, the most rain days of any month. Sunshine drops to 6.1 hours a day, so cloudy, cold and damp conditions are common.
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