Weather in December in Montenegro
Considering a trip to Montenegro this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Montenegro in December?
Montenegro has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. During December, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Žabljak at 3°C to mild in Ulcinj at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Ulcinj and -5°C in Žabljak.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Pljevlja with an average of 101 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Ljuta with 287 mm.Average sunshine
The city Budva usually sees around 100 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Montenegro in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Montenegro climate page.
Where to go in Montenegro in December
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Montenegro?
Budva
In December Budva generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kotor
In December Kotor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Ulcinj
In December Ulcinj generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Herceg-Novi
In December Herceg-Novi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Tivat
In December Tivat generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Montenegro?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Montenegro with often poor weather in Budva.
On average, the best time to visit Montenegro is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Budva. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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