Month summary
Montenegro weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
59°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
51% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Montenegro in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Montenegro in May: 72°F and 12.9h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Montenegro in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Montenegro. Temperatures rise (22°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 51% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (8.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 May, Montenegro averages 72°F, 51% rainy days and 12.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +6°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -22%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Montenegro in May
Is May a good time to visit Montenegro?
May is an acceptable time for Montenegro (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (8.9/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Montenegro in May?
Yes, 51% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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