AI-generatedPodgorica at a glance
- Best time
- Jun, Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,290 h
- Rain a year
- 1,855 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 49 m
Climate in Podgorica
Podgorica has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year, Podgorica is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June, September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:5418:03
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 06:37–07:32 · evening 17:25–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:26–06:37 · evening 18:20–18:31
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 Podgorica in October?
In October, Podgorica is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 197 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Podgorica.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min06:54 – 18:03
- 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
- 50 %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 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %63 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Podgorica
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 Podgorica, 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 Podgorica
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 40 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 Podgorica: 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, Podgorica has about 9 rainy days with 197 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Podgorica
How breezy and how cloudy Podgorica 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 Podgorica typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Podgorica: 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 Podgorica
How often the day gets hot in Podgorica (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, Podgorica 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 Podgorica
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 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in August (21°). 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) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 28 days a year, mostly in July.
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 | 17 | 9° | 1° | 3.6 h | 13 | 201 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | 10° | 1° | 4.4 h | 11 | 184 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 14° | 5° | 5.3 h | 11 | 177 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 18° | 9° | 6.0 h | 11 | 135 |
| MayMay | 82 | 22° | 14° | 7.2 h | 10 | 108 |
| JuneJun | 98 | 27° | 18° | 9.1 h | 5 | 52 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 30° | 21° | 10.2 h | 4 | 31 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 30° | 21° | 9.4 h | 4 | 44 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 25° | 16° | 7.2 h | 8 | 187 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 20° | 11° | 5.7 h | 9 | 197 |
| NovemberNov | 46 | 15° | 7° | 3.7 h | 13 | 295 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | 10° | 2° | 3.3 h | 13 | 245 |
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
42.44° N, 19.26° E · 49 m · Europe/Podgorica
Best time to visit Podgorica
The best time to visit Podgorica is in June and in 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 January; the wettest month is November with 295 mm.
Podgorica through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Podgorica in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–22 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Podgorica in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Podgorica in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–25 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Podgorica in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Podgorica for you.
Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Podgorica
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Podgorica: score 98 against 78. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 78 | 98better |
| Day high | 20° | 27° |
| Night low | 11° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 197 mm | 52 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 8 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
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 – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Podgorica month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January9° · 4 h
In January, Podgorica is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 201 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Podgorica.
Podgorica in January30February10° · 4 h
In February, Podgorica is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 184 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Podgorica.
Podgorica in February49March14° · 5 h
In March, Podgorica is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 177 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Podgorica.
Podgorica in March73April18° · 6 h
In April, Podgorica is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 135 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Podgorica.
Podgorica in April82May22° · 7 h
In May, Podgorica is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Podgorica.
Podgorica in May98June27° · 9 h
In June, Podgorica is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 52 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Podgorica.
Podgorica in June81July30° · 10 h
In July, Podgorica is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Podgorica.
Podgorica in July79August30° · 9 h
In August, Podgorica is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 44 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Podgorica.
Podgorica in August86September25° · 7 h
In September, Podgorica is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 187 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Podgorica.
Podgorica in September78October20° · 6 h
In October, Podgorica is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 197 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Podgorica.
Podgorica in October46November15° · 4 h
In November, Podgorica is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 295 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Podgorica.
Podgorica in November21December10° · 3 h
In December, Podgorica is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 245 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Podgorica.
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In October Podgorica has the better holiday weather (score 78 vs. 62). During the day Cetinje is 4 °C cooler than Podgorica. Cetinje gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Podgorica | Cetinje |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 78 | 62 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 11 |
| Best time | Jun, Sep | Jun – Sep |
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Planning a trip to Podgorica
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Podgorica 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.
Podgorica has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 66
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 85
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 3.5 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
- 1,790 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 Podgorica
When is the best time to visit Podgorica?
The best time to visit Podgorica is in June and in September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Podgorica?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Podgorica?
Rain is most frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 295 mm. The driest month is July with 31 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Podgorica get?
Podgorica gets around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.2 hours a day; in December there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Podgorica in?
Podgorica uses the time zone Europe/Podgorica: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Podgorica?
A nonstop flight from London to Podgorica takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,790 km.
Which school holidays are best for Podgorica?
Podgorica has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 85, Summer holidays 80, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 19.
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