AI-generatedŽabljak at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,890 h
- Rain a year
- 1,455 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,448 m
Climate in Žabljak
Žabljak has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. August is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year, Žabljak is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Žabljak
The best time to visit Žabljak is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is November with 170 mm.
Žabljak through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Žabljak in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–15 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Žabljak in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–22 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Žabljak in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–17 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Žabljak in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–3 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
06:5618:03
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 06:38–07:34 · evening 17:24–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:27–06:38 · 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.
October in Žabljak compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Žabljak in October?
In October, Žabljak is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 114 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Žabljak.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min06:56 – 18:03
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %70 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Žabljak
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 Žabljak: score 80 against 56. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 56 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 114 mm | 87 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Žabljak month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January2° · 2.8 h
In January, Žabljak is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 131 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Žabljak.
Žabljak in January14February3° · 3.8 h
In February, Žabljak is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 130 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Žabljak.
Žabljak in February13March6° · 4.7 h
In March, Žabljak is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 132 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Žabljak.
Žabljak in March31April10° · 5.0 h
In April, Žabljak is cold: 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 16 days, adding up to 117 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Žabljak.
Žabljak in April54May15° · 5.9 h
In May, Žabljak is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 127 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Žabljak.
Žabljak in May72June19° · 7.6 h
In June, Žabljak is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Žabljak.
Žabljak in June80July22° · 8.4 h
In July, Žabljak is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Žabljak.
Žabljak in July78August22° · 7.7 h
In August, Žabljak is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Žabljak.
Žabljak in August72September17° · 5.9 h
In September, Žabljak is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Žabljak.
Žabljak in September56October13° · 5.0 h
In October, Žabljak is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 114 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Žabljak.
Žabljak in October22November8° · 3.2 h
In November, Žabljak is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 170 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Žabljak.
Žabljak in November9December3° · 2.1 h
In December, Žabljak is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 155 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Žabljak.
Žabljak in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Žabljak
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 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−7°), the warmest in July (9°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, 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 | 10 | 2° | −7° | 2.8 h | 13 | 131 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 3° | −7° | 3.8 h | 13 | 130 |
| MarchMar | 13 | 6° | −4° | 4.7 h | 14 | 132 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 10° | 0° | 5.0 h | 16 | 117 |
| MayMay | 54 | 15° | 4° | 5.9 h | 18 | 127 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 19° | 8° | 7.6 h | 15 | 100 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 22° | 9° | 8.4 h | 12 | 87 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 22° | 9° | 7.7 h | 12 | 74 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 17° | 6° | 5.9 h | 12 | 119 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 13° | 3° | 5.0 h | 11 | 114 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 8° | −1° | 3.2 h | 13 | 170 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 3° | −6° | 2.1 h | 14 | 155 |
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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Žabljak
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 5.0 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Žabljak, 45 % 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 in Žabljak: 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, Žabljak has about 11 rainy days with 114 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Žabljak
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Žabljak
How breezy and how cloudy Žabljak 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 Žabljak typically peaks at 10 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 64 % of the sky over Žabljak: variable cloud, with about 5.0 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.
Snow
Snow in Žabljak
When Žabljak 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, Žabljak has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 11 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 21 out of 100: possible.
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 Žabljak
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Žabljak 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.
Žabljak has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 58
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 56
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 35 min
- Distance
- 1,730 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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Žabljak vs Nikšić
In October Nikšić has the better holiday weather (score 70 vs 56). During the day Nikšić is 5 °C warmer than Žabljak.
| in October | Žabljak | Nikšić |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 56 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Oct |
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In October, Žabljak ranks 17 of 19 destinations in this country.
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- 17ŽabljakThis page13°56
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Frequently asked questions about Žabljak
When is the best time to visit Žabljak?
The best time to visit Žabljak 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 Žabljak?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 9 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Žabljak?
Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is November with 170 mm. The driest month is August with 74 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Žabljak get?
Žabljak gets around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Žabljak in?
Žabljak is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Žabljak?
A nonstop flight from London to Žabljak takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,730 km.
Which school holidays are best for Žabljak?
Žabljak has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 58, summer holidays 79, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 10.