Podgorica climate
Podgorica (Montenegro) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C60 °F, and about 1,419 mm56 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Podgorica climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 847 | 235 | 541 | 1546.1 |
| Feb | 1050 | 337 | 643 | 1475.8 |
| Mar | 1457 | 642 | 1049 | 1415.6 |
| Apr | 1966 | 949 | 1457 | 1034.0 |
| May | 2474 | 1457 | 1966 | 923.6 |
| Jun | 2883 | 1864 | 2373 | 702.8 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2068 | 2680 | 441.7 |
| Aug | 3392 | 2069 | 2781 | 441.7 |
| Sep | 2781 | 1660 | 2171 | 1134.5 |
| Oct | 2170 | 1253 | 1762 | 1405.5 |
| Nov | 1660 | 847 | 1253 | 1947.7 |
| Dec | 1050 | 438 | 744 | 1777.0 |
| Year | 3392 | 235 | 1660 | 1,41956 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88% | 75% | 1.6 | 9:24 |
| Feb | 87% | 77% | 2.3 | 10:30 |
| Mar | 84% | 75% | 3.3 | 11:48 |
| Apr | 79% | 72% | 4.4 | 13:19 |
| May | 76% | 68% | 5.4 | 14:35 |
| Jun | 72% | 55% | 6.4 | 15:16 |
| Jul | 59% | 44% | 6.7 | 14:59 |
| Aug | 55% | 42% | 6.0 | 13:53 |
| Sep | 67% | 57% | 4.2 | 12:25 |
| Oct | 77% | 59% | 3.0 | 10:58 |
| Nov | 84% | 68% | 1.9 | 9:42 |
| Dec | 87% | 72% | 1.4 | 9:05 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Podgorica is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 33 °C92 °F and a low of 20 °C69 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 8 °C47 °F and lows 2 °C35 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 21.8 °C39.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,419 mm56 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 37% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (194 mm7.7 in), the driest is July (44 mm1.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 55% in August to 88% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 42%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in June to 9 km/h (5 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 9.1 hours in December to 15.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Podgorica
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June: average highs of 24 °C74 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 70 mm2.8 in to 92 mm3.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 8 °C47 °F and very wet (154 mm6.1 in).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Podgorica
- Winter (December–February) — highs 847 to 10 °C50 °F, lows 235 to 4 °C38 °F, about 159 mm6.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1457 to 24 °C74 °F, lows 642 to 14 °C57 °F, about 112 mm4.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2883 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 1864 to 20 °C69 °F, about 53 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1660 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 847 to 16 °C60 °F, about 149 mm5.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Podgorica compares
Compared with Tirana, about 132 km to the south, Podgorica is on average 0.6 °C1 °F cooler and receives 63% more precipitation (1,419 mm56 in vs 872 mm34 in). The difference is largest in July (0.9 °C1.6 °F cooler).
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Csa), Sochi (Russia, Cfa) and Kutaisi (Georgia, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Prizren 124 km · 13 °C56 °F · 861 mm34 in
- Durrës 125 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,036 mm41 in
- Tirana 132 km · 16 °C61 °F · 872 mm34 in
- Mitrovicë 140 km · 11 °C52 °F · 936 mm37 in
- Mostar 155 km · 15 °C59 °F · 983 mm39 in
- Pristina 158 km · 11 °C52 °F · 778 mm31 in
- Elbasan 163 km · 17 °C62 °F · 802 mm32 in
- Sarajevo 173 km · 11 °C52 °F · 900 mm35 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Podgorica?
August is the warmest month in Podgorica, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (69 °F).
What is the coldest month in Podgorica?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 8 °C (47 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (35 °F).
When does it rain the most in Podgorica?
November is the wettest month with about 194 mm (7.7 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 44 mm (1.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Podgorica?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and June.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 933 m, while Podgorica lies at about 49 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +5.7 °C10.3 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.