AI-generatedHerceg Novi at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,380 h
- Rain a year
- 1,625 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 87 m
Climate in Herceg Novi
Herceg Novi has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year, Herceg Novi is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:5718:06
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 06:40–07:35 · evening 17:28–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:29–06:40 · evening 18:23–18:34
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 Herceg Novi in October?
In October, Herceg Novi is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 169 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Herceg Novi.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min06:57 – 18:06
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Podgorica
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %13 %
- Seaweight 25 %59 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %54 %
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 Herceg Novi
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.1 – 22.2 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Herceg Novi ranges from 14.3 °C in February to 26.0 °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 24.9 and 27.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.6° | 13.8° | 15.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.3° | 13.7° | 14.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.3° | 13.3° | 15.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.6° | 14.8° | 16.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.9° | 17.9° | 20.0° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 23.0° | 22.0° | 24.2° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 25.4° | 24.0° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.0° | 24.9° | 27.1° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 23.8° | 22.6° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.1° | 20.1° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.9° | 17.7° | 20.0° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.4° | 15.0° | 17.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Herceg Novi
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 5.7 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Herceg Novi, 51 % 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 Herceg Novi
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 Herceg Novi: 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, Herceg Novi has about 10 rainy days with 169 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Herceg Novi
How breezy and how cloudy Herceg Novi 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 Herceg Novi typically peaks at 13 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 47 % of the sky over Herceg Novi: variable cloud, with about 5.7 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 Herceg Novi
How often the day gets hot in Herceg Novi (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, Herceg Novi 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
Snow in Herceg Novi
Snow is possible in Herceg Novi, but no month makes it likely: 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, it hardly ever snows in Herceg Novi.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Herceg Novi
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 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (5°), 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 29 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° | 5° | 14.6° | 3.7 h | 12 | 171 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 11° | 6° | 14.3° | 4.5 h | 11 | 160 |
| MarchMar | 17 | 14° | 7° | 14.3° | 5.5 h | 12 | 153 |
| AprilApr | 18 | 17° | 11° | 15.6° | 6.3 h | 13 | 130 |
| MayMay | 41 | 21° | 15° | 18.9° | 7.8 h | 13 | 107 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 25° | 19° | 23.0° | 9.6 h | 9 | 56 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 28° | 21° | 25.4° | 10.6 h | 6 | 35 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 28° | 22° | 26.0° | 9.8 h | 7 | 47 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 24° | 18° | 23.8° | 7.4 h | 10 | 129 |
| OctoberOct | 39 | 20° | 14° | 21.1° | 5.7 h | 10 | 169 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 16° | 11° | 18.9° | 3.8 h | 14 | 265 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 12° | 7° | 16.4° | 3.5 h | 13 | 204 |
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
42.45° N, 18.54° E · 87 m · Europe/Podgorica
Best time to visit Herceg Novi
The best time to visit Herceg Novi 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 June to July and from September to October. Rain is most frequent from March to May and from November to December; the wettest month is November with 265 mm.
Herceg Novi through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Herceg Novi in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 14–21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Herceg Novi in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Herceg Novi in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 16–24 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Herceg Novi in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–12 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Herceg Novi
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July has the better holiday weather in Herceg Novi: score 98 against 39. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 39 | 98better |
| Day high | 20° | 28° |
| Night low | 14° | 21° |
| Sea | 21.1° | 25.4° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 10.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 169 mm | 35 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 11 |
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
Jun – Jul, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – May, Nov – Dec
12 or more rainy days
Herceg Novi month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January10° · Sea 15° · 4 h
In January, Herceg Novi is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 171 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Herceg Novi.
Herceg Novi in January15February11° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In February, Herceg Novi is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 160 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Herceg Novi.
Herceg Novi in February17March14° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In March, Herceg Novi is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 153 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Herceg Novi.
Herceg Novi in March18April17° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In April, Herceg Novi is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 130 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Herceg Novi.
Herceg Novi in April41May21° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In May, Herceg Novi is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Herceg Novi.
Herceg Novi in May90June25° · Sea 23° · 10 h
In June, Herceg Novi is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Herceg Novi.
Herceg Novi in June98July28° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Herceg Novi is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °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 35 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Herceg Novi.
Herceg Novi in July95August28° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In August, Herceg Novi is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Herceg Novi.
Herceg Novi in August79September24° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In September, Herceg Novi is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 129 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Herceg Novi.
Herceg Novi in September39October20° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In October, Herceg Novi is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 169 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Herceg Novi.
Herceg Novi in October16November16° · Sea 19° · 4 h
In November, Herceg Novi is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 265 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Herceg Novi.
Herceg Novi in November9December12° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In December, Herceg Novi is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 204 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Herceg Novi.
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Herceg Novi vs. Tivat
In October the holiday weather in Herceg Novi and Tivat is about equally good (score 39 vs. 37). During the day it is about as warm in Tivat as in Herceg Novi. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Herceg Novi | Tivat |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 39 | 37 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 11 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Aug |
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Planning a trip to Herceg Novi
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Herceg Novi 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.
Herceg Novi has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 18
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 51
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 39
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 12 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 35 min
- Distance
- 1,750 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 Herceg Novi
When is the best time to visit Herceg Novi?
The best time to visit Herceg Novi 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 Herceg Novi?
The sea temperature in Herceg Novi ranges from 14.3 °C in February to 26.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Herceg Novi in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Herceg Novi?
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 Herceg Novi?
Rain is most frequent from March to May and from November to December; the wettest month is November with 265 mm. The driest month is July with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Herceg Novi get?
Herceg Novi gets around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Herceg Novi in?
Herceg Novi uses the time zone Europe/Podgorica: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Herceg Novi?
A nonstop flight from London to Herceg Novi takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,750 km.
Which school holidays are best for Herceg Novi?
Herceg Novi has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 18, May half-term 51, Summer holidays 96, October half-term 39, Christmas holidays 10.
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