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Ulcinj

Sun, sea & sand

Ulcinj at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 29°
Warmest sea
Aug · 25.4°
Sunshine a year
2,500 h
Rain a year
2,043 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
8 m

Climate in Ulcinj

Ulcinj has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,500 hours of sunshine a year, Ulcinj is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

43

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 16°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 20°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 17°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

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 17:26–18:21
Blue hour
Morning 06:26–06:37 · evening 18:21–18:32

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 Ulcinj in October?

In October, Ulcinj 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 229 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ulcinj.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 9 min06:54 – 18:03
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
48 %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 35 %22 %
  • Seaweight 25 %60 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %52 %

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 Ulcinj

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

Sea in October21.2°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 20.2 – 22.4 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.2°8 in 10 years 20.2° – 22.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Ulcinj ranges from 13.9 °C in February to 25.4 °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 24.2 and 26.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.5°13.8°15.0°cold
FebruaryFeb13.9°13.4°14.6°cold
MarchMar14.1°13.3°14.8°cold
AprilApr15.6°14.9°16.7°cold
MayMay19.1°17.9°20.1°fresh
JuneJun23.1°22.0°24.4°pleasant
JulyJul25.1°23.7°26.2°pleasant
AugustAug25.4°24.2°26.7°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.6°22.4°25.5°pleasant
OctoberOct21.2°20.2°22.4°refreshing
NovemberNov19.1°17.8°20.2°fresh
DecemberDec16.4°15.1°17.4°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Ulcinj

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

Per year
2,500 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.1 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 54 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.1 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Ulcinj, 54 % 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Ulcinj

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 80 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

Rain in Ulcinj: 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
2,043 mm on 118 days
Wettest month
Nov · 327 mm
Driest month
Jul · 40 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 229 mm

In October, Ulcinj has about 11 rainy days with 229 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Ulcinj

How breezy and how cloudy Ulcinj 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
16 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 18 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 14 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Ulcinj typically peaks at 14 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.

Year average
45 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 17 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 59 %
OctoberCloud cover 48 %Sunshine 6.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Ulcinj: variable cloud, with about 6.1 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 and humidity in Ulcinj

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

Hot days a year
24 days
Hottest month
Aug · 29 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 20 °C

In October, Ulcinj 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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Ulcinj

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. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May 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 65 days a year, mostly from June to August.

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
JanuaryJan1111°5°14.5°4.1 h13217
FebruaryFeb1412°5°13.9°4.8 h12193
MarchMar1814°7°14.1°5.8 h12179
AprilApr2117°11°15.6°6.5 h12139
MayMay5222°16°19.1°8.1 h9111
JuneJun9626°20°23.1°9.9 h567
JulyJul10029°22°25.1°11.0 h440
AugustAug10029°22°25.4°10.0 h462
SeptemberSep8525°19°23.6°7.7 h9217
OctoberOct4320°14°21.2°6.1 h11229
NovemberNov1716°10°19.1°4.2 h14327
DecemberDec912°6°16.4°3.8 h14261

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

41.93° N, 19.22° E · 8 m · Europe/Podgorica

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Ulcinj

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

Ulcinj through the seasons

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

Ulcinj in spring

Mar – May

30

Poor

  • 14–22 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Ulcinj in summer

Jun – Aug

99

Excellent

  • 26–29 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 10 h of sun a day
  • 12 rainy days in all

Ulcinj in autumn

Sep – Nov

48

Fair

  • 16–25 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Ulcinj in winter

Dec – Feb

11

Poor

  • 11–12 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 39 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

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

Compare two months in Ulcinj

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 Ulcinj: score 100 against 43. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Ulcinj
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score43100better
Day high20°29°
Night low14°22°
Sea21.2°25.1°
Sunshine6.1 h11.0 hbetter
Rainy days114better
Rainfall229 mm40 mmbetter
Muggy days1better21

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

Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Nov – Mar

12 or more rainy days

Ulcinj month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

11January11° · Sea 15° · 4 h

In January, Ulcinj is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 217 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ulcinj.

Ulcinj in January
14February12° · Sea 14° · 5 h

In February, Ulcinj is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 193 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ulcinj.

Ulcinj in February
18March14° · Sea 14° · 6 h

In March, Ulcinj is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 179 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ulcinj.

Ulcinj in March
21April17° · Sea 16° · 7 h

In April, Ulcinj 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. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 139 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ulcinj.

Ulcinj in April
52May22° · Sea 19° · 8 h

In May, Ulcinj is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °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 9 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ulcinj.

Ulcinj in May
96June26° · Sea 23° · 10 h

In June, Ulcinj is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 67 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ulcinj.

Ulcinj in June
100July29° · Sea 25° · 11 h

In July, Ulcinj is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 40 mm in total. On about 9 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 Ulcinj.

Ulcinj in July
100August29° · Sea 25° · 10 h

In August, Ulcinj is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 62 mm in total. On about 11 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 Ulcinj.

Ulcinj in August
85September25° · Sea 24° · 8 h

In September, Ulcinj is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 217 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ulcinj.

Ulcinj in September
43October20° · Sea 21° · 6 h

In October, Ulcinj 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 229 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ulcinj.

Ulcinj in October
17November16° · Sea 19° · 4 h

In November, Ulcinj is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 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 Ulcinj.

Ulcinj in November
9December12° · Sea 16° · 4 h

In December, Ulcinj is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °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 14 rainy days and 261 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ulcinj.

Ulcinj in December
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Ulcinj vs. Bar

In October the holiday weather in Ulcinj and Bar is about equally good (score 43 vs. 43). During the day it is about as warm in Bar as in Ulcinj. The sea is about equally warm.

Ulcinj vs. Bar, in October
in OctoberUlcinjBar
Holiday score4343
Daytime high20°20°
Sea21°21°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days1111
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberUlcinj 20°Bar 20°
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Ranking

Montenegro in October: the best places

In October, Ulcinj ranks 3 of 8 destinations in this country.

  1. Podgorica20°78
  2. 2Cetinje16°67
  3. 3UlcinjThis page20°21°43
  4. 4Bar20°21°43
  5. 5Herceg Novi20°21°39
  6. 6Budva20°21°38
  7. 7Kotor20°21°37
  8. 8Tivat20°21°37
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Planning a trip to Ulcinj

Weather for your travel dates

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

Ulcinj 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.

Ulcinj has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    20

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    61

    Good

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 8.5 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    100

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 10.4 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    43

    Fair

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    10

    Poor

    • 11 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 4.0 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
1,830 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 Ulcinj

When is the best time to visit Ulcinj?

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

How warm is the sea in Ulcinj?

The sea temperature in Ulcinj ranges from 13.9 °C in February to 25.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Ulcinj in October?

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

What is the warmest month in Ulcinj?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.

When does it rain most in Ulcinj?

Rain is most frequent from November to March; the wettest month is November with 327 mm. The driest month is July with 40 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Ulcinj get?

Ulcinj gets around 2,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Ulcinj in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Ulcinj?

A nonstop flight from London to Ulcinj takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,830 km.

Which school holidays are best for Ulcinj?

Ulcinj has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 20, May half-term 61, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 43, Christmas holidays 10.

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