Montenegro weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Montenegro in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Montenegro in May?
May in Montenegro generally has temperatures that range from moderate to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Plav at 17°C to warm in Skadar Lake National Park at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Skadar Lake National Park and 6°C in Plav.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sveti Nikola with an average of 97 mm to high rainfall in Ljuta with 151 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 256 hours of sunshine in Budva. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Montenegro for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Montenegro climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Montenegro?
Average weather in Budva
In May Budva generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kotor
In May Kotor generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ulcinj
In May Ulcinj generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Herceg-Novi
In May Herceg-Novi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Tivat
In May Tivat generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Montenegro?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Budva, May might be a good time to visit Montenegro. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
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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