Montenegro Travel Weather
When Is the Best Time To Visit Montenegro?
The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Montenegro depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.
Tourist Season in Montenegro
The best time to travel to Montenegro includes the summer months from June to August. The hot days encourage all kinds of recreation and activities, from beachcombing and sea bathing on the coast, to city sightseeing and mountain trekking inland.
The spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) periods, despite being a bit cooler and rainier still make for a good time to visit. Particularly for those wishing to avoid the worst of the heat, as well as for tourists focused on exploring the country, hiking and touring.
The winter months (November through March) are outside the main tourist season. When organizing a trip during this time, it is important to take into account temperature drops and increased rainfall, and in some regions, snow. Unpredictable and capricious weather can somewhat complicate a visit. In the higher parts of the mountains, the winter ski season is underway.
Tourist season month by month. Legend
Tourist season - time period with sightseeing-friendly weather (or sunbathing in the case of small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical spread, the most visited places were taken into account and the data were averaged. For selected countries, seasonal holidays were also taken into account, as long as they significantly affect the tourist traffic in this period.
The best time to travel, you can count on very good weather.
A good time to travel, however, sometimes there can be some weather conditions that make the visit a bit difficult.
Travel possible, but it is not the best time. The weather at this time can be very unpredictable, with a tendency to be bad.
Travel is not recommended, the weather at this time can make sightseeing/resting very difficult or even impossible.
Popularity among visitors based on actual visits to popular tourist attractions (based on the average for 4 cities).
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Average temperatures throughout a year for Podgorica (°F)
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Season and weather by month
April - May
Apr | May |
The spring months herald the return of warmer and sunnier days. Temperatures reach 20°C and increase day by day, and you can count on about 6-8 hours of sunshine per day. There may be cloud cover, as well as fleeting rains, but they are not so frequent and intense as to significantly hamper your visit. Although it is not the best time for sea bathing and relaxing on the beaches, it is possible to organize round trips, hiking and sightseeing in the cities.
Holidays and observances in Montenegro
- 18 Apr 2025 - Orthodox Good Friday
- 21 Apr 2025 - Orthodox Easter Monday
- 01 May 2025 - Labour Day
- 02 May 2025 - Labour Day Holiday
- 21 May 2025 - Independence Day
- 22 May 2025 - Independence Day Holiday
June - August
Jun | Jul | Aug |
The warmest and driest months of the year, temperatures soar above 30°C. The weather is guaranteed, and precipitation is extremely rare. You can count on 10-12 hours of sunshine a day, cloudless skies, and the sea water temperature ranges from 23°C - 25°C. Thus, these are ideal conditions for beachgoers and sea bathing enthusiasts.
The resort towns on the Montenegrin Riviera are bustling with activity. Hot days can make sightseeing and hiking a bit difficult, so it's worth taking this into account. Summer is also the best time to organize climbs in the higher parts of the mountains.
Holidays and observances in Montenegro
- 13 Jul 2025 - National Day
- 14 Jul 2025 - National Day Holiday
- 15 Jul 2025 - National Day Holiday
September - October
Sep | Oct |
The autumn months are a good time to visit Montenegro, especially for those who want to avoid the extreme heat. Days are warm, but not as hot as in the summer months - temperatures reach around 25°C. You can still beach and swim in the sea until the end of September. From mid-October, the weather becomes more capricious, mainly due to winds and rains.
November - March
Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar |
Winter in coastal towns is usually mild (the temperature oscillates around 10°C), but it can be capricious and rainy. Days are foggy and windy, you can count on no more than 4 hours of sunshine a day, but not always.
Many hotels, restaurants and bars on the coast are closed during these months. In the central part of Montenegro and around the Dinaric Mountain ranges, the winter months are decidedly colder. Temperatures here drop to -10°C and it often snows, which can cause communication difficulties.
The high mountain ranges provide excellent conditions for skiing enthusiasts. The peak ski season is underway in the Kolašin and Žabljak areas.
Holidays and observances in Montenegro
- 01 Jan 2025 - New Year's Day
- 02 Jan 2025 - New Year Holiday
- 06 Jan 2025 - Orthodox Christmas Eve
- 07 Jan 2025 - Orthodox Christmas Day
- 08 Jan 2025 - 2nd Day of Orthodox Christmas
- 13 Nov 2025 - Njegos Day
- 14 Nov 2025 - Njegos Day Holiday
Podgorica
Thursday 19 Dec
Humidity
84%Cloud cover
40%Wind speed
3.1 mphChance of rain
10%Podgorica
Friday 20 Dec
Humidity
87%Cloud cover
100%Wind speed
14.1 mphChance of rain
100%Podgorica
Saturday 21 DecHumidity
44%Cloud cover
75%Wind speed
17.2 mphChance of rain
94%Podgorica
Sunday 22 DecHumidity
66%Cloud cover
26%Wind speed
3.4 mphChance of rain
10%Podgorica
Monday 23 Dec
Humidity
86%Cloud cover
99%Wind speed
13.9 mphChance of rain
84%Climate and Average Weather in Montenegro
General weather conditions each month by city.
Weather Map
The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.
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