Climate Insights for Herceg Novi

The climate in Herceg Novi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1569mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 268mm of rainfall. Herceg Novi 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 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Herceg Novi vary considerably across the year, with a 25°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 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Herceg Novi is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1569mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 131mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 268mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 29mm. That's 239mm 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 December, totalling around 13cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.

Herceg Novi is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/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 15km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Herceg Novi, which began on March 20, 2026. Herceg Novi is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Herceg Novi is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Herceg Novi 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.