Niksic County Weather in January

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

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Nikšić

Planning a journey to Niksic 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 Niksic County in January

Niksic County, Montenegro is a region in Montenegro. January in Niksic County generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) in Nikšić. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Niksic County, Montenegro. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For a closer look at conditions across Niksic County, Montenegro, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 180 mm (7.1 in) in Nikšić.

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Nikšić gets roughly 93 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Niksic County by month

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

January4°C (39°F) February5°C (41°F) March9°C (48°F) April13°C (55°F) May19°C (66°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August26°C (79°F) September21°C (70°F) October16°C (61°F) November10°C (50°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Niksic County in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 Niksic County

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Niksic County, Montenegro?

Nikšić

In January Nikšić generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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December
January
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Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
89 hours
93 hours
99 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
245 mm (9.6 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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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.

Niksic County weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Niksic County, Montenegro generally has poor weather conditions. Nikšić sees daytime temperatures near 4°C (39°F), with nights cooling to roughly -4°C (25°F).

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

Nikšić averages a daytime maximum of 4°C (39°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -4°C (25°F).

Does Niksic County, Montenegro get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Rainfall in Niksic County, Montenegro peaks during January. Nikšić averages roughly 180 mm (7.1 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Niksic County, Montenegro due to the typically poor weather in Nikšić.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Nikšić. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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