AI-generatedGusinje at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,130 h
- Rain a year
- 1,887 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 924 m
Climate in Gusinje
Gusinje has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year, Gusinje is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Gusinje
The best time to visit Gusinje is from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from July to October. Rain is frequent from November to April; the wettest month is November with 241 mm.
Gusinje through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gusinje in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–21 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Gusinje in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 25–28 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Gusinje in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–23 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Gusinje in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–7 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Apr
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
06:5218:00
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 06:35–07:30 · evening 17:22–18:18
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:24–06:35 · evening 18:18–18:29
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.
October in Gusinje compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Gusinje in October?
In October, Gusinje is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 169 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gusinje.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min06:52 – 18:00
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 58 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %47 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Gusinje
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 Gusinje: score 81 against 72. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Rainfall | 169 mm | 96 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Gusinje month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January5° · 3.5 h
In January, Gusinje is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 195 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gusinje.
Gusinje in January16February7° · 4.2 h
In February, Gusinje is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 171 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gusinje.
Gusinje in February27March10° · 5.0 h
In March, Gusinje is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 174 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gusinje.
Gusinje in March56April15° · 5.5 h
In April, Gusinje is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 147 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Gusinje.
Gusinje in April67May21° · 6.6 h
In May, Gusinje is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 139 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Gusinje.
Gusinje in May77June25° · 8.4 h
In June, Gusinje is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 110 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Gusinje.
Gusinje in June81July28° · 9.3 h
In July, Gusinje is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 96 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Gusinje.
Gusinje in July80August28° · 8.7 h
In August, Gusinje is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 71 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Gusinje.
Gusinje in August77September23° · 6.6 h
In September, Gusinje is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 148 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Gusinje.
Gusinje in September72October18° · 5.4 h
In October, Gusinje is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 169 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gusinje.
Gusinje in October31November12° · 3.6 h
In November, Gusinje is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 241 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gusinje.
Gusinje in November9December6° · 3.0 h
In December, Gusinje is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 226 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gusinje.
Gusinje in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 28°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Gusinje
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in August (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | 5° | −4° | 3.5 h | 13 | 195 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 7° | −3° | 4.2 h | 12 | 171 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 10° | 0° | 5.0 h | 14 | 174 |
| AprilApr | 56 | 15° | 3° | 5.5 h | 14 | 147 |
| MayMay | 67 | 21° | 8° | 6.6 h | 16 | 139 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 25° | 12° | 8.4 h | 14 | 110 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 28° | 13° | 9.3 h | 11 | 96 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 28° | 13° | 8.7 h | 10 | 71 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 23° | 10° | 6.6 h | 11 | 148 |
| OctoberOct | 72 | 18° | 6° | 5.4 h | 11 | 169 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 12° | 2° | 3.6 h | 14 | 241 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 6° | −3° | 3.0 h | 14 | 226 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
42.56° N, 19.83° E · 924 m · Europe/Podgorica
Sunshine2,130 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Gusinje
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 5.4 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Gusinje, 49 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain1,887 mm a year, most in November
Rain in Gusinje: 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, Gusinje has about 11 rainy days with 169 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 10 in June
UV index in Gusinje
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 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in March: 10 km/h
Wind and clouds in Gusinje
How breezy and how cloudy Gusinje 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 Gusinje typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 58 % of the sky over Gusinje: variable cloud, with about 5.4 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 & humidity24 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Gusinje
How often the day gets hot in Gusinje (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, Gusinje has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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
SnowChance of snow up to 56% in January
Snow in Gusinje
When Gusinje is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Gusinje has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 3 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 8 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Gusinje
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Gusinje 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.
Gusinje has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 47
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 40 min
- Distance
- 1,820 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.
Good to know: Montenegro
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Serbian
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +382
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Gusinje vs Plav
In October Gusinje has the better holiday weather (score 72 vs 66). During the day Plav is 2 °C cooler than Gusinje.
| in October | Gusinje | Plav |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 66 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Oct |
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In October, Gusinje ranks 6 of 19 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Gusinje
When is the best time to visit Gusinje?
The best time to visit Gusinje is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Gusinje?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Gusinje?
Rain is frequent from November to April; the wettest month is November with 241 mm. The driest month is August with 71 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gusinje get?
Gusinje gets around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.3 hours a day; in December there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Gusinje in?
Gusinje is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Gusinje?
A nonstop flight from London to Gusinje takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,820 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gusinje?
Gusinje has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 47, May half-term 69, summer holidays 80, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 11.