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 lows near 1.2°C and 13 rain days bringing 223mm. Sun hours are low at 6.1 a day. The score is 2, rated avoid, as this is Montenegro's coldest, wettest and darkest stretch. New Year's Day and Orthodox Christmas (6-8 January) fall this month.
12°C / 4°C · 11 rain days · 6.8 h sun
Highs climb slightly to 12.2°C, with 10.6 rain days and 204mm of rain. Sun hours rise to 6.8. The verdict stays avoid, with a score of 3.3, since cold, damp weather still dominates the inland climate.
15°C / 5°C · 13 rain days · 8.3 h sun
Highs reach 14.9°C and lows hit 5.3°C, with 12.5 rain days and 179mm of rain. Sun hours improve to 8.3. The score is 3.8, still rated avoid, as rain remains frequent even as temperatures start to warm.
19°C / 9°C · 10 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Highs of 19°C and lows of 8.7°C mark a clear shift toward spring, with rain days dropping to 9.8 and rainfall down to 111mm. Sun hours reach 10.2. The score of 5.5 gives an ok verdict, and Easter and Good Friday fall in this month.
23°C / 13°C · 12 rain days · 11.3 h sun
Highs reach 23.2°C with lows of 13.1°C. Rain days rise slightly to 11.5 with 137mm of rain, but sun hours jump to 11.3. The score of 6.4 rates this a good month. Labour Day and Independence Day both fall in May.
29°C / 18°C · 7 rain days · 13.1 h sun
Highs hit 28.8°C with lows of 17.9°C, while rain days drop to 6.9 and rainfall to 58mm. Sun hours reach 13.1. With a score of 8.1, June is rated the best month to visit, combining warm, dry, sunny conditions.
33°C / 21°C · 3 rain days · 13.7 h sun
Highs peak at 33°C with lows of 20.9°C, and rain is scarce at just 3 days and 26mm. Sun hours reach 13.7, the year's highest. The score of 7 keeps the good verdict, though midday heat is intense. Statehood Day falls on 13-14 July.
33°C / 21°C · 4 rain days · 12.8 h sun
Highs reach 33.1°C, the year's hottest, with lows of 21°C. Rain stays minimal at 3.7 days and 32mm, with 12.8 sun hours. The score of 6.7 rates it good, though the heat can feel heavy for some travellers.
27°C / 17°C · 8 rain days · 10.3 h sun
Highs ease to 26.9°C with lows of 16.6°C. Rain days rise to 7.6 with 138mm of rain, and sun hours sit at 10.3. September scores 8.4, the year's best, offering warm days without the peak summer heat.
21°C / 12°C · 9 rain days · 8.6 h sun
Highs drop to 21°C and lows to 11.5°C. Rain days climb to 8.9 with 178mm of rain, and sun hours fall to 8.6. The score of 7.2 keeps a good rating, as autumn brings milder, still pleasant conditions.
16°C / 7°C · 12 rain days · 6.3 h sun
Highs fall to 15.8°C with lows of 7.4°C. Rain days reach 12.2, and rainfall jumps to 300mm, the year's highest, with sun hours down to 6.3. The score of 4.4 gives an ok verdict, reflecting the wet, grey conditions. Catholic All Saints' Day falls on 1 November.
11°C / 3°C · 11 rain days · 5.8 h sun
Highs reach just 11.4°C with lows of 3.3°C. Rain days sit at 10.9 with 233mm of rain, and sun hours drop to 5.8, among the lowest of the year. The score of 2.8 rates it avoid, with cold, wet weather typical. Catholic Christmas falls late in the month.
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 Kotor or Podgorica. April and May offer highs of 19°C to 23°C and over 10 hours of sun a day without the August heat.
Beach
July and August are the driest months, with just 3 to 4 rain days and highs of 33°C, ideal for swimming. June and September stay warm, 27°C to 29°C, with more sun and fewer crowds than peak summer.
Hiking & nature
April and October give mild highs of 19°C and 21°C, avoiding both winter cold and summer heat on the trails. October has more rain days than April, so trails may be wetter.
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 near 21°C. Rain is rare, with just 3.7 rain days and 32mm for the whole month, and sunshine runs high at 12.8 hours a day.
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 138mm of rain, more than in July or August, but still 10.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Yes, June scores 8.1 out of 10, tied for the best month alongside September. Highs reach 28.8°C with lows of 17.9°C, warm but not as fierce as July or August. Rain drops sharply to 6.9 days and 58mm, and sunshine hours climb to 13.1 a day.
January scores 2 out of 10, the lowest of the year. Highs reach only 9.4°C with lows near freezing at 1.2°C. It's also wet, with 13 rain days and 223mm of rainfall, plus the least sunshine of any month at 6.1 hours a day.
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