Montenegro · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Podgorica are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Podgorica sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 35°C, and its coolest in January (around 11°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1693mm — November is typically the wettest month (~261mm) and July the driest (~36mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from September to April — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° / 2°C | 165mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 13° / 3°C | 164mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 16° / 6°C | 164mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 21° / 10°C | 136mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 26° / 15°C | 98mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 31° / 19°C | 60mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 34° / 22°C | 36mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 35° / 22°C | 54mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 28° / 17°C | 147mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 23° / 12°C | 176mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 17° / 7°C | 261mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 12° / 4°C | 232mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
January in Podgorica is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (36°F). Expect roughly 165mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
February in Podgorica is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (38°F). Expect roughly 164mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
March in Podgorica is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (44°F). Expect roughly 164mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Podgorica is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (69°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 136mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Podgorica is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 98mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
June in Podgorica is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 60mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
July in Podgorica is hot, with average daytime highs around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (71°F). Expect roughly 36mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
August in Podgorica is hot, with average daytime highs around 35°C (94°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (71°F). Expect roughly 54mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
September in Podgorica is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (63°F). Expect roughly 147mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Podgorica is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 176mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Podgorica is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (45°F). Expect roughly 261mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Podgorica is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (38°F). Expect roughly 232mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket