Climate Insights for Podgorica

Podgorica Capital City, Montenegro

Hottest
August
30°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
January
0°C low32°F low
Wettest
November
357 mm rain14.1 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Podgorica is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 2,051 mm of precipitation falls per year. Podgorica receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Podgorica 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 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Podgorica is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 80.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Podgorica receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Podgorica 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 32°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 7°Average: 3°Min: 0°FebMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 2°MarMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 4°AprMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°MayMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°JunMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 16°JulMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 18°AugMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 18°SepMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°OctMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 9°NovMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 6°DecMax: 9°Average: 5°Min: 2°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 45°FAverage: 38°FMin: 32°FFebMax: 50°FAverage: 42°FMin: 35°FMarMax: 55°FAverage: 47°FMin: 39°FAprMax: 62°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°FMayMax: 69°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FJunMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 65°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 64°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 66°FAverage: 57°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 56°FAverage: 49°FMin: 42°FDecMax: 48°FAverage: 41°FMin: 36°F
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Temperatures in Podgorica vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Podgorica vary considerably across the year, with a 53°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 32°F and the daily average is 38°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 250mmSnow: 18mmFebPrecipitation: 210mmSnow: 11mmMarPrecipitation: 225mmSnow: 8mmAprPrecipitation: 124mmSnow: 3mmMayPrecipitation: 147mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 144mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 177mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 357mmSnow: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 255mmSnow: 6mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.8inSnow (in): 7inFebPrecipitation: 8.3inSnow (in): 4inMarPrecipitation: 8.9inSnow (in): 3inAprPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 14.1inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 10inSnow (in): 2in
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Podgorica is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,051 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 171 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 357 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 46 mm. That's 311 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 December, totalling around 48cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 18cm.Podgorica is a very wet location, receiving approximately 80.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 14.1 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.8 in. That's 12.2 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 December, totalling around 19in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 7in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Podgorica is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Podgorica is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan3°38°F
Feb6°42°F
Mar9°47°F
Apr12°54°F
May16°61°F
Jun22°71°F
Jul24°75°F
Aug24°75°F
Sep19°66°F
Oct14°57°F
Nov9°49°F
Dec5°41°F

The best time to visit Podgorica 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 54 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Podgorica is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 74°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.1 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 32°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 Podgorica 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 Podgorica 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
0 °C32 °F
7 °C45 °F
7 km/h4 mph
250 mm9.8 in
18 cm7 in
Feb
2 °C35 °F
10 °C50 °F
7 km/h4 mph
210 mm8.3 in
11 cm4 in
Mar
4 °C39 °F
13 °C55 °F
6 km/h4 mph
225 mm8.9 in
8 cm3 in
Apr
7 °C45 °F
17 °C62 °F
6 km/h4 mph
124 mm4.9 in
3 cm1 in
May
12 °C53 °F
20 °C69 °F
6 km/h3 mph
147 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C61 °F
26 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C65 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C64 °F
30 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
24 °C76 °F
6 km/h3 mph
144 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C49 °F
19 °C66 °F
6 km/h3 mph
177 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C42 °F
13 °C56 °F
6 km/h4 mph
357 mm14.1 in
3 cm1 in
Dec
2 °C36 °F
9 °C48 °F
7 km/h4 mph
255 mm10 in
6 cm2 in