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Montenegro in January: weather and temperatures

Typical January on the Montenegrin coast: 10–12°C by day, 5–6°C at night, sea 14°C. Podgorica: 10°C by day, 3°C at night. In the mountains: 0–5°C by day, -7 to -2°C at night. Rainy days in the month: 14–15 on the coast, 14–17 in the mountains.

Coast

10–12°C by day5–6°C at night

Sea

14°C

Podgorica

10°C by day3°C at night

Mountains

0–5°C by day-7 to -2°C at night

Averages

January weather by town

PlaceHighLowSeaSun/dayRainy days
Coast
Budva12°6°14°6.4 h14
Kotor12°6°14°6.4 h14
Ulcinj11°5°14°6.4 h14
Herceg Novi11°5°14°6.5 h14
Tivat12°6°14°6.4 h14
Bar12°6°14°6.1 h15
Sveti Stefan12°6°14°6.3 h14
Petrovac12°6°14°6.3 h14
Bečići12°6°14°6.4 h14
Sutomore12°6°14°6.1 h15
Čanj10°5°14°6.1 h15
Perast11°5°14°6.4 h14
Igalo12°6°14°6.5 h14
Mountains
Žabljak0°-7°–4.5 h17
Kolašin4°-5°–5.4 h14
Mojkovac4°-4°–5.1 h14
Rožaje4°-3°–5.2 h16
Plav4°-4°–4.8 h16
Gusinje4°-4°–5.1 h16
Andrijevica5°-3°–4.9 h17
Plužine4°-2°–4.9 h16
Šavnik5°-3°–5.3 h14
Central & valleys
Podgorica10°3°–5.8 h13
Cetinje8°1°–6.3 h15
Nikšić7°-1°–5.6 h13
Danilovgrad10°3°–5.8 h13
Bijelo Polje6°-3°–5.3 h14
Berane6°-3°–5.2 h16
Petnjica5°-4°–5.4 h15
Pljevlja5°-4°–5 h14

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 January?+

Typical January on the Montenegrin coast: 10–12°C by day, 5–6°C at night, sea 14°C. Podgorica: 10°C by day, 3°C at night. In the mountains: 0–5°C by day, -7 to -2°C at night.

What is the sea temperature in Montenegro in January?+

The sea along the Montenegrin coast is around 14°C in January. Swimming season: June, July, August, September.

How many rainy days does Montenegro have in January?+

Rainy days in the month: 14–15 on the coast, 14–17 in the mountains.

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