AI-generatedBar at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,510 h
- Rain a year
- 2,043 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Bar
Bar has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year, Bar is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:5518:04
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:37–07:33 · evening 17:26–18:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:26–06:37 · evening 18:21–18:32
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Bar in October?
In October, Bar is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 229 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min06:55 – 18:04
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Podgorica
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %18 %
- Seaweight 25 %60 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %52 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Bar
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.1 – 22.4 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Bar ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 25.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.2 and 26.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.2° | 13.4° | 14.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.6° | 13.0° | 14.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.9° | 13.1° | 14.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.6° | 14.8° | 16.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 19.2° | 18.1° | 20.4° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 23.2° | 22.0° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 25.2° | 23.7° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.5° | 24.2° | 26.9° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.6° | 22.4° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.2° | 20.1° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.0° | 17.8° | 20.2° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.2° | 15.0° | 17.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Bar
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Bar, 55 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Bar
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Bar: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bar has about 11 rainy days with 229 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bar
How breezy and how cloudy Bar is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bar typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Bar: variable cloud, with about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Bar
How often the day gets hot in Bar (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bar has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bar
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 40 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11 | 10° | 2° | 14.2° | 4.1 h | 13 | 217 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 11° | 3° | 13.6° | 4.8 h | 12 | 193 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 14° | 6° | 13.9° | 5.8 h | 12 | 179 |
| AprilApr | 21 | 18° | 10° | 15.6° | 6.5 h | 12 | 139 |
| MayMay | 58 | 23° | 15° | 19.2° | 8.1 h | 9 | 111 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 27° | 19° | 23.2° | 10.0 h | 5 | 67 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 30° | 22° | 25.2° | 11.0 h | 4 | 40 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 31° | 22° | 25.5° | 10.0 h | 4 | 62 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 25° | 18° | 23.6° | 7.8 h | 9 | 217 |
| OctoberOct | 43 | 20° | 13° | 21.2° | 6.2 h | 11 | 229 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 15° | 8° | 19.0° | 4.2 h | 14 | 327 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 11° | 4° | 16.2° | 3.8 h | 14 | 261 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
42.09° N, 19.10° E · 5 m · Europe/Podgorica
Best time to visit Bar
The best time to visit Bar is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. Rain is most frequent from November to March; the wettest month is November with 327 mm.
Bar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bar in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 14–23 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Bar in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–31 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Bar in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 15–25 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Bar in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–11 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bar for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bar
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Bar: score 100 against 43. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 43 | 100better |
| Day high | 20° | 30° |
| Night low | 13° | 22° |
| Sea | 21.2° | 25.2° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 11.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 229 mm | 40 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 14 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Mar
12 or more rainy days
Bar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January10° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In January, Bar is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 217 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bar.
Bar in January14February11° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In February, Bar is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 193 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bar.
Bar in February18March14° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In March, Bar is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 179 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bar.
Bar in March21April18° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In April, Bar is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 139 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bar.
Bar in April58May23° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In May, Bar is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Bar.
Bar in May96June27° · Sea 23° · 10 h
In June, Bar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 67 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Bar.
Bar in June100July30° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Bar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 40 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Bar.
Bar in July100August31° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In August, Bar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 62 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Bar.
Bar in August87September25° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In September, Bar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 217 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Bar.
Bar in September43October20° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In October, Bar is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 229 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bar.
Bar in October17November15° · Sea 19° · 4 h
In November, Bar is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 327 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bar.
Bar in November9December11° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In December, Bar is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 261 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bar.
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Bar vs. Ulcinj
In October the holiday weather in Bar and Ulcinj is about equally good (score 43 vs. 43). During the day it is about as warm in Ulcinj as in Bar. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Bar | Ulcinj |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 43 | 43 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Bar ranks 3 of 8 destinations in this country.
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- 2Cetinje16°67
- 3BarThis page20°21°43
- 4Ulcinj20°21°43
- 5Herceg Novi20°21°39
- 6Budva20°21°38
- 7Kotor20°21°37
- 8Tivat20°21°37
Planning a trip to Bar
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Bar in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bar has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 20
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 43
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 40 min
- Distance
- 1,810 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Bar
When is the best time to visit Bar?
The best time to visit Bar is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Bar?
The sea temperature in Bar ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 25.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Bar in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Bar?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Bar?
Rain is most frequent from November to March; the wettest month is November with 327 mm. The driest month is July with 40 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bar get?
Bar gets around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Bar in?
Bar uses the time zone Europe/Podgorica: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bar?
A nonstop flight from London to Bar takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,810 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bar?
Bar has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 20, May half-term 66, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 43, Christmas holidays 10.
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