Climate Insights for Budva
Budva Municipality, Montenegro
Climate Overview
The climate in Budva is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,953 mm of precipitation falls per year. Budva receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Budva is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 7°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.The climate in Budva is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 76.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Budva receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Budva is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 45°F. Light snow can occur between January and February.
Temperature
Temperatures in Budva vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Budva vary considerably across the year, with a 37°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 48°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Budva is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,953 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 163 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 335 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 39 mm. That's 296 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 7cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Budva is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 76.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 13.2 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.5 in. That's 11.7 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 3in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Budva is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Budva is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Budva is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 58 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Budva is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 74°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.3 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 82°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 45°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Budva based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Budva based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.