Weather and climate in Podgorica (Montenegro)

The climate of Podgorica can be defined as transitional Mediterranean.
The city is the capital of Montenegro and is located 35 km (20 mi) from the sea, from which it is separated by hills and mountains (Mount Lovcen to the west and Rumija to the south), which make the climate a little more continental than the true Mediterranean climate. Also, being in the western part of Montenegro, the city is very rainy. Podgorica is the rainiest capital in Europe, although it doesn't rain much in the summer.
Between Podgorica and the mountains lies Lake Skadar, shared with Albania and protected in a national park.
Winter is quite mild, with sunny periods and rainy periods. However, at night it often gets cold, moreover, sometimes it can get very cold and it can snow. In January 1985, the temperature dropped to -12 °C (10.5 °F), and in January 2017, to -9.4 °C (15 °F). In February 2012, there were heavy snowfalls.
The summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny, with some afternoon thunderstorms.
There can be very hot periods. The temperature reaches or exceeds 35 °C (95 °F) for 23 days a year, and can reach, or even exceed, 40 °C (104 °F). In August 2007 and 2012, the temperature reached 42.5 °C (108.5 °F) at the airport, while in the city, it even reached 45 °C (113 °f) in August 2007 and 44 °C (111 °F) in August 2012. These values make Podgorica one of the hottest cities in Europe.

Best Time

The best times to visit Podgorica are spring and autumn, namely the months of May and September. In summer it can be very hot, especially in July and August.
The best months for a beach holiday are July and August. In June, the sea is still a little cool.

Podgorica - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 5.7 °C (42.3 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 27.2 °C (80.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1700 millimeters (66.9 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 45 mm (1.8 in) in the driest month (July) to 270 mm (10.6 in) in the wettest one (November). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 2475 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Podgorica - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.7 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 1.3 °C (34.3 °F) and a maximum of 10.1 °C (50.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (23 °F). However, it dropped to -9.4 °C (15.1 °F) in January 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it reached 18.8 °C (65.8 °F) in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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February is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7.1 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2.4 °C (36.3 °F) and a maximum of 11.8 °C (53.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -10 °C (14 °F) in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, it reached 27.1 °C (80.8 °F) in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.6 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 5.7 °C (42.3 °F) and a maximum of 15.6 °C (60.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, it dropped to -3.8 °C (25.2 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72 °F). However, it reached 25.7 °C (78.3 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.4 °C (48.9 °F) and a maximum of 19.8 °C (67.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to -4.7 °C (23.5 °F) in April 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 32.6 °C (90.7 °F) in April 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.3 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13.9 °C (57 °F) and a maximum of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4.9 °C (40.8 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in May 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.9 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 18.2 °C (64.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7.7 °C (45.9 °F) in June 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 38.5 °C (101.3 °F) in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 26.9 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 20.9 °C (69.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.9 °C (91.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it dropped to 12.7 °C (54.9 °F) in July 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F). However, it reached 41.8 °C (107.2 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.8 °F) and a maximum of 33.3 °C (91.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it dropped to 12 °C (53.6 °F) in August 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, it reached 42.5 °C (108.5 °F) in August 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.8 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 16.3 °C (61.3 °F) and a maximum of 27.3 °C (81.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it dropped to 5.5 °C (41.9 °F) in September 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 37.8 °C (100 °F) in September 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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October is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.6 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) and a maximum of 21.7 °C (71.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, it dropped to -0.7 °C (30.7 °F) in October 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 32.2 °C (90 °F) in October 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.4 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 6.8 °C (44.2 °F) and a maximum of 16.1 °C (61 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3.6 °C (25.5 °F) in November 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (72 °F). However, it reached 27.4 °C (81.3 °F) in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 270 mm (10.6 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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December is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2.8 °C (37 °F) and a maximum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -7.5 °C (18.5 °F) in December 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it reached 19.8 °C (67.6 °F) in December 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).