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Montenegro in December: weather and temperatures

Typical December on the Montenegrin coast: 12–14°C by day, 6–8°C at night, sea 15°C. Podgorica: 12°C by day, 5°C at night. In the mountains: 2–8°C by day, -4 to 1°C at night. Rainy days in the month: 13–15 on the coast, 13–16 in the mountains.

Coast

12–14°C by day6–8°C at night

Sea

15°C

Podgorica

12°C by day5°C at night

Mountains

2–8°C by day-4 to 1°C at night

Averages

December weather by town

PlaceHighLowSeaSun/dayRainy days
Coast
Budva13°8°15°5.8 h15
Kotor14°8°15°5.6 h14
Ulcinj13°7°15°6 h13
Herceg Novi13°7°15°5.7 h14
Tivat14°8°15°5.6 h14
Bar13°8°15°5.4 h13
Sveti Stefan13°8°15°5.6 h13
Petrovac13°7°15°5.6 h13
Bečići13°8°15°5.8 h15
Sutomore13°8°15°5.4 h13
Čanj12°6°15°5.4 h13
Perast13°8°15°5.5 h14
Igalo13°8°15°5.7 h14
Mountains
Žabljak2°-4°–4.1 h16
Kolašin6°-2°–4.4 h14
Mojkovac7°-1°–4.7 h13
Rožaje7°-1°–5 h13
Plav7°-2°–4.2 h13
Gusinje7°-1°–4.4 h14
Andrijevica8°0°–4.3 h15
Plužine7°1°–4 h14
Šavnik7°0°–4.2 h14
Central & valleys
Podgorica12°5°–5 h13
Cetinje9°3°–5.6 h14
Nikšić9°1°–4.6 h13
Danilovgrad12°5°–5 h13
Bijelo Polje9°0°–4.7 h12
Berane8°0°–4.7 h14
Petnjica8°-1°–4.9 h12
Pljevlja7°-1°–4.8 h12

Averages based on 2021–2024 data (open-meteo). Sea temperatures are typical Adriatic values along the Montenegrin coast.

Frequently asked
How warm is Montenegro in December?+

Typical December on the Montenegrin coast: 12–14°C by day, 6–8°C at night, sea 15°C. Podgorica: 12°C by day, 5°C at night. In the mountains: 2–8°C by day, -4 to 1°C at night.

What is the sea temperature in Montenegro in December?+

The sea along the Montenegrin coast is around 15°C in December. Swimming season: June, July, August, September.

How many rainy days does Montenegro have in December?+

Rainy days in the month: 13–15 on the coast, 13–16 in the mountains.

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