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Montenegro's national averages run from 4 °C in January to 26 °C in August, with rainfall between 69 mm in August and 247 mm in November and 3.6–8.7 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are July, August and June. Its 21 regions span 13–20 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Podgorica
- Region
- Europe
- TZ
- Europe/Podgorica
- Area
- 13,690 km²
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When Montenegro shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8 | -2.9 | -11.4 | 9.6 |
| February | 7.0 | -0.7 | -9.3 | 13.1 |
| March | 9.7 | 1.3 | -4.4 | 17.2 |
| April | 13.9 | 4.2 | -1.9 | 21.6 |
| May | 17.7 | 8.4 | 4.1 | 23.3 |
| June | 23.5 | 13.0 | 9.0 | 29.5 |
| July | 26.2 | 14.8 | 11.2 | 31.8 |
| August | 26.3 | 14.8 | 11.1 | 31.9 |
| September | 21.4 | 11.0 | 5.5 | 26.8 |
| October | 16.5 | 6.5 | 1.8 | 21.9 |
| November | 10.6 | 3.0 | -3.3 | 16.5 |
| December | 5.9 | -0.5 | -6.8 | 10.7 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 172 |
| February | 148 |
| March | 170 |
| April | 115 |
| May | 144 |
| June | 91 |
| July | 74 |
| August | 69 |
| September | 123 |
| October | 131 |
| November | 247 |
| December | 177 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 4.2 |
| February | 5.0 |
| March | 6.2 |
| April | 7.4 |
| May | 6.9 |
| June | 8.2 |
| July | 8.7 |
| August | 8.1 |
| September | 6.8 |
| October | 5.8 |
| November | 3.9 |
| December | 3.6 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.2 | 3.7 | 13.0 |
| February | 7.6 | 3.8 | 14.0 |
| March | 7.5 | 4.0 | 13.0 |
| April | 6.8 | 4.0 | 11.2 |
| May | 6.4 | 3.8 | 10.0 |
| June | 5.6 | 3.3 | 9.9 |
| July | 5.7 | 3.5 | 9.3 |
| August | 5.7 | 3.8 | 8.9 |
| September | 6.1 | 3.7 | 9.8 |
| October | 6.3 | 3.5 | 11.4 |
| November | 6.9 | 3.4 | 13.1 |
| December | 7.1 | 3.5 | 13.4 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Montenegro
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Montenegro, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedThe Bay of Kotor
Limited July–August · at its best May, October
Sources: adriaticways.com, sunshineseeker.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
21 regions
Montenegro, taken apart
- Andrijevica1–25 °C yr
- Bar10–30 °C yr
- Berane2–25 °C yr
- Bijelo Polje2–26 °C yr
- Budva10–29 °C yr
- Cetinje7–28 °C yr
- Danilovgrad5–28 °C yr
- Herceg Novi8–28 °C yr
- Kolašin2–25 °C yr
- Kotor8–28 °C yr
- Mojkovac2–25 °C yr
- Nikšić4–27 °C yr
- Plav1–24 °C yr
- Pljevlja2–25 °C yr
- Plužine2–25 °C yr
- Podgorica6–28 °C yr
- Rožaje2–25 °C yr
- Tivat7–28 °C yr
- Ulcinj11–29 °C yr
- Šavnik1–24 °C yr
- Žabljak1–24 °C yr
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Montenegro
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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Month by month
A year in Montenegro, in order
- JanJanuary3.8°C · 172 mm · 4.2 hr/day
Around 4 °C with 172 mm of rain and 4.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 4 °C with 172 mm of rain and 4.2 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary7.0°C · 148 mm · 5.0 hr/day
Around 7 °C with 148 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 7 °C with 148 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch9.7°C · 170 mm · 6.2 hr/day
Around 10 °C with 170 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 10 °C with 170 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril13.9°C · 115 mm · 7.4 hr/day
Around 14 °C with 115 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 14 °C with 115 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay17.7°C · 144 mm · 6.9 hr/day
Around 18 °C with 144 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 18 °C with 144 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune23.5°C · 91 mm · 8.2 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 91 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 91 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly26.2°C · 74 mm · 8.7 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 74 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 74 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust26.3°C · 69 mm · 8.1 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 69 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 69 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember21.4°C · 123 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 21 °C with 122 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 21 °C with 122 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober16.5°C · 131 mm · 5.8 hr/day
Around 16 °C with 131 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 16 °C with 131 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember10.6°C · 247 mm · 3.9 hr/day
Around 11 °C with 247 mm of rain and 3.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 11 °C with 247 mm of rain and 3.9 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember5.9°C · 177 mm · 3.6 hr/day
Around 6 °C with 177 mm of rain and 3.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 6 °C with 177 mm of rain and 3.6 hours of sun a day.
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