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Climate in Podgorica

Podgorica, Montenegro has a mediterranean climate. The annual average temperature is about 15.4°C and the city receives roughly 1601 mm of precipitation across 175 rainy days a year, with around 1724 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 26.6°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 4.2°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Mediterranean
Comfort score
75/100

Climate overview

Podgorica, Montenegro has a mediterranean climate. The annual average temperature is about 15.4°C and the city receives roughly 1601 mm of precipitation across 175 rainy days a year, with around 1724 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 26.6°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 4.2°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Podgorica is classified as Mediterranean. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average15.4°C
  • Warmest monthJul (26.6°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (4.2°C)
  • Comfort score75/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Podgorica receives about 1601 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 175 rainy days. The wettest month is Dec and the driest is Jul.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Podgorica sees an estimated 1724 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Podgorica monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan14.2°C4.2°C228 mm2533 h
Feb15.1°C5.1°C189 mm2134 h
Mar17.3°C7.3°C157 mm1758 h
Apr20.4°C10.4°C126 mm14108 h
May23.5°C13.5°C79 mm9199 h
Jun25.8°C15.8°C31 mm3316 h
Jul26.6°C16.6°C13 mm1358 h
Aug25.8°C15.8°C31 mm3316 h
Sep23.5°C13.5°C94 mm10184 h
Oct20.4°C10.4°C181 mm2045 h
Nov17.3°C7.3°C228 mm2539 h
Dec15.1°C5.1°C244 mm2734 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Podgorica are Jul, Jun, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    15°C / 5°C

    661 mm rain

  • Spring

    20°C / 10°C

    362 mm rain

  • Summer

    26°C / 16°C

    75 mm rain

  • Autumn

    20°C / 10°C

    503 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Podgorica has a climate comfort score of 75/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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