Climate Insights for Rožaje

Rožaje Municipality, Montenegro

Hottest
August
26°C peak78°F peak
Coldest
January
-6°C low22°F low
Wettest
November
147 mm rain5.8 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rožaje is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,241 mm of precipitation falls per year. Rožaje receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rožaje 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Rožaje experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Rožaje is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 48.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Rožaje receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rožaje 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 22°F. Rožaje experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 2°Average: -2°Min: -6°FebMax: 6°Average: 1°Min: -3°MarMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: -1°AprMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 2°MayMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°JunMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°JulMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°AugMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°SepMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°OctMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 4°NovMax: 9°Average: 5°Min: 1°DecMax: 4°Average: 0°Min: -3°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 36°FAverage: 29°FMin: 22°FFebMax: 43°FAverage: 35°FMin: 27°FMarMax: 48°FAverage: 39°FMin: 31°FAprMax: 56°FAverage: 46°FMin: 36°FMayMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 55°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 69°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 60°FAverage: 49°FMin: 40°FNovMax: 48°FAverage: 40°FMin: 33°FDecMax: 40°FAverage: 33°FMin: 26°F
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Min

Temperatures in Rožaje vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°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 Rožaje vary considerably across the year, with a 56°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 66°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 22°F and the daily average is 29°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 74mmFebPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 42mmMarPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 47mmAprPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 24mmMayPrecipitation: 127mmSnow: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 10mmNovPrecipitation: 147mmSnow: 25mmDecPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 53mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 29inFebPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 16inMarPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 18inAprPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 9inMayPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 4inNovPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 10inDecPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 21in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Rožaje is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,241 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 147 mm of rainfall. May and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 79 mm. That's 68 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Rožaje receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 276cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 74cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Rožaje is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.8 in of rainfall. May and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3.1 in. That's 2.7 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Rožaje receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 109in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 29in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

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

Rožaje is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Rožaje is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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

Jan-2°29°F
Feb1°35°F
Mar4°39°F
Apr8°46°F
May12°54°F
Jun17°63°F
Jul19°67°F
Aug19°66°F
Sep15°58°F
Oct10°49°F
Nov5°40°F
Dec0°33°F

The best time to visit Rožaje is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 84 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Rožaje is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.3 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 22°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rožaje 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 Rožaje 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
-6 °C22 °F
2 °C36 °F
5 km/h3 mph
114 mm4.5 in
74 cm29 in
Feb
-3 °C27 °F
6 °C43 °F
6 km/h4 mph
84 mm3.3 in
42 cm16 in
Mar
-1 °C31 °F
9 °C48 °F
6 km/h4 mph
111 mm4.4 in
47 cm18 in
Apr
2 °C36 °F
14 °C56 °F
6 km/h4 mph
100 mm3.9 in
24 cm9 in
May
7 °C44 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
127 mm5 in
3 cm1 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C55 °F
26 °C78 °F
5 km/h3 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
26 °C78 °F
5 km/h3 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
21 °C69 °F
5 km/h3 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
4 °C40 °F
16 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
87 mm3.4 in
10 cm4 in
Nov
1 °C33 °F
9 °C48 °F
5 km/h3 mph
147 mm5.8 in
25 cm10 in
Dec
-3 °C26 °F
4 °C40 °F
5 km/h3 mph
107 mm4.2 in
53 cm21 in