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Sun, sea & sand

Budva at a glance

Best time
Jun – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
Warmest sea
Aug · 25.7°
Sunshine a year
2,670 h
Rain a year
2,129 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
4 m

Climate in Budva

Budva has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,670 hours of sunshine a year, Budva is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

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Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – August

What is the weather like in Budva in October?

In October, Budva is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °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 234 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Budva.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 9 min06:56 – 18:05
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
10 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
51 %on average
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Podgorica

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %8 %
  • Seaweight 25 %60 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %53 %

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
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Budva

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October21.2°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 20.2 – 22.1 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.2°8 in 10 years 20.2° – 22.1°
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Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Budva ranges from 14.0 °C in February to 25.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

From October to March 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 24.6 and 26.9 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.5°13.7°15.2°cold
FebruaryFeb14.0°13.5°14.7°cold
MarchMar14.1°13.3°14.9°cold
AprilApr15.6°15.0°16.6°cold
MayMay19.1°18.0°20.1°fresh
JuneJun23.1°22.0°24.5°pleasant
JulyJul25.3°23.8°26.5°pleasant
AugustAug25.7°24.6°26.9°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.7°22.3°25.5°pleasant
OctoberOct21.2°20.2°22.1°refreshing
NovemberNov19.0°17.8°20.1°fresh
DecemberDec16.4°15.0°17.5°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Budva

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,670 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Nov · 4.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.4 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 58 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Budva, 58 % of the day.

Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Budva: 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.

Per year
2,129 mm on 126 days
Wettest month
Nov · 327 mm
Driest month
Jul · 47 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 234 mm

In October, Budva has about 11 rainy days with 234 mm of rain in total.

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

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Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 20°Night 14°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1410°5°14.5°5.0 h13221
FebruaryFeb1711°5°14.0°5.6 h12206
MarchMar2113°7°14.1°6.7 h12196
AprilApr2317°10°15.6°7.3 h12150
MayMay4921°15°19.1°8.2 h10121
JuneJun9225°19°23.1°10.2 h770
JulyJul9828°22°25.3°10.9 h647
AugustAug9728°22°25.7°10.2 h667
SeptemberSep7924°18°23.7°7.7 h10223
OctoberOct4020°14°21.2°6.4 h11234
NovemberNov1815°10°19.0°4.6 h14327
DecemberDec1211°6°16.4°4.7 h14268

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)

42.29° N, 18.84° E · 4 m · Europe/Podgorica

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Budva

The best time to visit Budva is from June to August. 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 July and from September to October. Rain is most frequent from March to April and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 327 mm.

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Budva for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Jul, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Mar – Apr, Nov – Jan

12 or more rainy days

Budva month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

14January10° · Sea 15° · 5 h

In January, Budva is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 221 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Budva.

Budva in January
17February11° · Sea 14° · 6 h

In February, Budva is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 206 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Budva.

Budva in February
21March13° · Sea 14° · 7 h

In March, Budva is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °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 196 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Budva.

Budva in March
23April17° · Sea 16° · 7 h

In April, Budva is mild: daytime highs average 17 °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 150 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Budva.

Budva in April
49May21° · Sea 19° · 8 h

In May, Budva is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Budva.

Budva in May
92June25° · Sea 23° · 10 h

In June, Budva is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Budva.

Budva in June
98July28° · Sea 25° · 11 h

In July, Budva is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Budva.

Budva in July
97August28° · Sea 26° · 10 h

In August, Budva is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 67 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Budva.

Budva in August
79September24° · Sea 24° · 8 h

In September, Budva is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 223 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Budva.

Budva in September
40October20° · Sea 21° · 6 h

In October, Budva is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °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 234 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Budva.

Budva in October
18November15° · Sea 19° · 5 h

In November, Budva is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 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 Budva.

Budva in November
12December11° · Sea 16° · 5 h

In December, Budva is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 268 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Budva.

Budva in December

Planning a trip to Budva

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 40 min
Distance
1,780 km
Time zone
UTC+2

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Frequently asked questions about Budva

When is the best time to visit Budva?

The best time to visit Budva is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Budva?

The sea temperature in Budva ranges from 14.0 °C in February to 25.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Budva in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Budva?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.

When does it rain most in Budva?

Rain is most frequent from March to April and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 327 mm. The driest month is July with 47 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Budva get?

Budva gets around 2,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.9 hours a day; in November there are 4.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Budva in?

Budva uses the time zone Europe/Podgorica: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Budva?

A nonstop flight from London to Budva takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,780 km.

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