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Montenegro weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
41°F – 54°F
🌧 Rainy days
44% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Montenegro in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January brings a challenging climate (4.3/10). June offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Montenegro in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
In January, Montenegro sees 12°F during the day with 7.8h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 44% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 41°F | 54°F | 44% | 0.3in | 7.8h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 45°F | 55°F | 41% | 0.3in | 9.0h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 48°F | 59°F | 46% | 0.3in | 10.0h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 54°F | 64°F | 43% | 0.2in | 11.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 59°F | 72°F | 51% | 0.2in | 12.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 70°F | 82°F | 29% | 0.1in | 13.8h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 75°F | 86°F | 18% | 0.1in | 13.8h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 75°F | 88°F | 25% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 68°F | 79°F | 37% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 61°F | 72°F | 34% | 0.3in | 9.3h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 54°F | 63°F | 49% | 0.5in | 7.7h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 46°F | 57°F | 42% | 0.4in | 7.4h | 4.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Montenegro averages 54°F, 44% rainy days and 7.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.3/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +16°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Montenegro in January
Is January a good time to visit Montenegro?
January is not recommended for Montenegro (score 4.3/10). With 44% rainy days and 7.8h of sunshine, consider June (8.9/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Montenegro in January?
It's cool with 54°F daytime and 41°F at night. 7.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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