Podgorica Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Podgorica. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Podgorica has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1930 mm of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The climate in Podgorica shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 282 mm of precipitation during the wettest month November, distributed over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 39 mm of rainfall over 6 rainy days.

November, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C and receives 115 hours of sunshine. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Podgorica Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Montenegro

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Montenegro. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Podgorica’s average annual precipitation is 1930 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Global Precipitation Patterns

Tropical Rainforests: In tropical regions, rainfall is generally abundant year-round. Areas near the equator, like the Amazon rainforest, can receive up to 3000 mm of rain annually.

Desert Regions: Deserts such as the Sahara and Arabian deserts typically see less than 250 mm of rainfall annually. Rainfall tends to be infrequent, but when it does occur, it is often intense.

Temperate Zones: In temperate regions, precipitation tends to be more evenly distributed, though areas closer to the ocean may see more rain in the winter months, and areas further inland experience drier summers.

Polar Regions: Precipitation in polar regions, like Antarctica, is extremely low, often falling as snow. Average annual precipitation in Antarctica is less than 200 mm, with some areas receiving as little as 50 mm annually.

For more detailed information about Podgorica’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Podgorica Climate page.