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Kolašin weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Kolašin at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 26°
Sunshine a year
2,040 h
Rain a year
1,755 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
936 m

Climate in Kolašin

Kolašin has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,040 hours of sunshine a year, Kolašin is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Kolašin

The best time to visit Kolašin is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to October. Rain is frequent from March to May and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 256 mm.

Kolašin through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Kolašin in spring

Mar – May

47

Fair

  • 9–19 °C by day
  • 5.5 h of sun a day
  • 42 rainy days in all

Kolašin in summer

Jun – Aug

86

Excellent

  • 23–26 °C by day
  • 8.5 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Kolašin in autumn

Sep – Nov

57

Fair

  • 10–21 °C by day
  • 5.0 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Kolašin in winter

Dec – Feb

13

Poor

  • 4–5 °C by day
  • 3.4 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Jun – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Mar – May, Nov – Jan

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Nov – Apr

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – July, September

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

69

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 7°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 16°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 10°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 8°

06:5418:01

Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:36–07:32 · evening 17:23–18:19
Blue hour
Morning 06:25–06:36 · evening 18:19–18:30

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 Kolašin compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high18°13°
Night-time low6°2°
Daylight11.8 h10.4 h

What is the weather like in Kolašin in October?

In October, Kolašin is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 156 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kolašin.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 8 min06:54 – 18:01
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
55 %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 %90 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %

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 Kolašin

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Kolašin: score 91 against 69. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Kolašin
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score6991better
Daytime high16°26°
Night-time low4°11°
Sunshine5.1 h9.1 hbetter
Rainy days108better
Rainfall156 mm52 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Kolašin month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

12January4° · 3.3 h

In January, Kolašin is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 189 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kolašin.

Kolašin in January
16February5° · 4.0 h

In February, Kolašin is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 172 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kolašin.

Kolašin in February
23March9° · 4.7 h

In March, Kolašin is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 175 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kolašin.

Kolašin in March
50April14° · 5.3 h

In April, Kolašin is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 140 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Kolašin.

Kolašin in April
67May19° · 6.4 h

In May, Kolašin is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 125 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Kolašin.

Kolašin in May
81June23° · 8.0 h

In June, Kolašin is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kolašin.

Kolašin in June
91July26° · 9.1 h

In July, Kolašin is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Kolašin.

Kolašin in July
87August26° · 8.4 h

In August, Kolašin is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Kolašin.

Kolašin in August
77September21° · 6.4 h

In September, Kolašin is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 136 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Kolašin.

Kolašin in September
69October16° · 5.1 h

In October, Kolašin is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 156 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kolašin.

Kolašin in October
24November10° · 3.4 h

In November, Kolašin is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 256 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kolašin.

Kolašin in November
10December4° · 2.9 h

In December, Kolašin is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 231 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kolašin.

Kolašin in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Kolašin

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 4°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 16°Night 4°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan124°−5°3.3 h13189
FebruaryFeb165°−4°4.0 h12172
MarchMar239°−1°4.7 h13175
AprilApr5014°2°5.3 h14140
MayMay6719°6°6.4 h15125
JuneJun8123°9°8.0 h1272
JulyJul9126°11°9.1 h852
AugustAug8726°11°8.4 h952
SeptemberSep7721°8°6.4 h11136
OctoberOct6916°4°5.1 h10156
NovemberNov2410°1°3.4 h13256
DecemberDec104°−3°2.9 h14231

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

42.82° N, 19.52° E · 936 m · Europe/Podgorica

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Kolašin

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

Per year
2,040 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.9 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.1 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 46 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Kolašin, 46 % 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.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Kolašin: 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
1,755 mm on 143 days
Wettest month
Nov · 256 mm
Driest month
Aug · 52 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 156 mm

In October, Kolašin has about 10 rainy days with 156 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Kolašin

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 65 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 & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Kolašin

How breezy and how cloudy Kolašin 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.

Year average
9 km/h · light breeze or less
Windiest month
Mar · 10 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 9 km/h
OctoberWind 9 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Kolašin 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.

Year average
54 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 29 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 64 %
OctoberCloud cover 55 %Sunshine 5.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Kolašin: variable cloud, with about 5.1 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 & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Kolašin

How often the day gets hot in Kolašin (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
9 days
Hottest month
Aug · 26 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 16 °C

In October, Kolašin has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °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
Snow

Snow in Kolašin

When Kolašin 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 days a year
40 days
Fresh snow a year
220 cm
Snowy months
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 1Fresh snow 4 cmChance of snow 11 / 100

In October, Kolašin has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 11 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 Kolašin

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Kolašin 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.

Kolašin has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    42

    Fair

    • 13 °C by day
    • 5.1 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    70

    Good

    • 20 °C by day
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    88

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 26 °C by day
    • 8.6 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    69

    Good

    • 16 °C by day
    • 5.1 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    11

    Poor

    • 4 °C by day
    • 3.1 h of sun a day
    • 13 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
1,780 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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Kolašin vs Berane

In October Berane has the better holiday weather (score 74 vs 69). During the day Berane is 2 °C warmer than Kolašin.

Kolašin vs Berane, in October
in OctoberKolašinBerane
Holiday weather score6974
Daytime high16°18°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1010
Best timeJun – SepApr – Jul, Sep – Oct

Through the year

OctoberKolašin 16°Berane 18°
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Montenegro in October: the best places

In October, Kolašin ranks 10 of 19 destinations in this country.

  1. Podgorica23°79
  2. 2Tuzi23°76
  3. 3Bijelo Polje18°75
  4. 4Berane18°74
  5. 5Plav16°73
  6. 6Gusinje18°72
  7. 7Nikšić18°72
  8. 8Rožaje16°72
  9. 10KolašinThis page16°69
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Frequently asked questions about Kolašin

When is the best time to visit Kolašin?

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

What is the warmest month in Kolašin?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.

When does it rain most in Kolašin?

Rain is frequent from March to May and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 256 mm. The driest month is August with 52 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Kolašin get?

Kolašin gets around 2,040 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.1 hours a day; in December there are 2.9 hours a day.

What time zone is Kolašin in?

Kolašin is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Kolašin?

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

Which school holidays are best for Kolašin?

Kolašin has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 42, May half-term 70, summer holidays 88, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 11.