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Weather in January in Montenegro

Thinking about venturing to Montenegro this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Montenegro in January?

Montenegro offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to mild, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Žabljak at 2°C to mild in Ulcinj at 12°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Ulcinj and -6°C in Žabljak. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Montenegro. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Montenegro, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Bijelo Polje with an average of 79 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Ljuta with 211 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 111 hours of sunlight anticipated in Budva. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For a more detailed look at Montenegro's conditions throughout the year, check out our Montenegro climate page.

Where to go in Montenegro in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Montenegro on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Montenegro, check out our Montenegro's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Montenegro?

Budva

In January Budva generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Budva
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
13°C 
2,440 hours 
2077 mm 
133 days 
pleasant 
January January
11°C 
6°C 
111 hours 
191 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
6°C 
114 hours 
217 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Budva

Kotor

In January Kotor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kotor
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
18°C 
11°C 
2,440 hours 
2278 mm 
134 days 
pleasant 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
111 hours 
205 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
114 hours 
232 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Kotor

Ulcinj

In January Ulcinj 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.

Ulcinj
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
20°C 
15°C 
2,561 hours 
1913 mm 
125 days 
perfect 
January January
12°C 
7°C 
122 hours 
182 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
13°C 
7°C 
129 hours 
201 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Ulcinj

Herceg-Novi

In January Herceg-Novi 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.

Herceg-Novi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
18°C 
11°C 
2,440 hours 
1766 mm 
131 days 
pleasant 
January January
10°C 
4°C 
111 hours 
166 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
4°C 
114 hours 
184 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Herceg-Novi

Tivat

In January Tivat generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tivat
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
18°C 
11°C 
2,440 hours 
2153 mm 
133 days 
pleasant 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
111 hours 
196 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
114 hours 
220 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Tivat

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Montenegro.

Is January the best time to visit Montenegro?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Budva, January may not be the ideal time to visit Montenegro.

On average, the best time to visit Montenegro is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Budva. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Montenegro.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Montenegro? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Montenegro.

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