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Budva County Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Budva County, Montenegro in January.

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Budva Petrovac na Moru Sveti Stefan Bečići

Planning a journey to Budva County, Montenegro this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Budva County in January

Budva County, Montenegro is a region in Montenegro. January in Budva County generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Budva. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To explore the conditions in Budva County, Montenegro in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 191 mm (7.5 in) in Budva.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Budva receives about 111 hours of sunlight in January, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Budva County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Budva County - and find the best time to visit. (based on Budva)

January11°C (52°F) February11°C (52°F) March14°C (57°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September24°C (75°F) October20°C (68°F) November16°C (61°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Budva County in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Budva County.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Budva County

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Budva County, Montenegro?

Temperature range in Budva County (January)

Precipitation variation in Budva County (January)

Budva

In January Budva generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
111 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
259 mm (10 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Budva →

Petrovac na Moru

In January Petrovac na Moru generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
109 hours
109 hours
Monthly rainfall
258 mm (10 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Petrovac na Moru →

Sveti Stefan

In January Sveti Stefan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
109 hours
109 hours
Monthly rainfall
258 mm (10 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Sveti Stefan →

Bečići

In January Bečići generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
111 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
261 mm (10 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Bečići →

Buljarica

In January Buljarica generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
109 hours
109 hours
Monthly rainfall
260 mm (10 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
219 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Buljarica →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Budva County, in Montenegro.

In our records: Montenegro January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Montenegro in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Montenegro was -15°C (5°F) in Žabljak on January 24, 2006.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Budva County in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Budva 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Petrovac na Moru 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Sveti Stefan 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Bečići 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 193 mm (7.6 in)
Buljarica 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Reževići 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)

Budva County weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Budva County, Montenegro in January?

In January, Budva County, Montenegro generally has less favorable weather conditions. Budva sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Budva County, Montenegro in January?

In Budva, the average daytime high in January is 11°C (52°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

Does Budva County, Montenegro get a lot of rain in January?

Rainfall in Budva County, Montenegro peaks during January. Budva averages roughly 191 mm (7.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Budva County, Montenegro?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Budva County, Montenegro due to the typically less favorable weather in Budva.

On average, the best time to visit Budva County, Montenegro is in June, July and August with generally excellent weather in Budva. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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