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Montenegro in May: weather and temperatures

Typical May on the Montenegrin coast: 21–23°C by day, 15–16°C at night, sea 19°C. Podgorica: 24°C by day, 13°C at night. In the mountains: 14–19°C by day, 5–9°C at night. Rainy days in the month: 11–16 on the coast, 12–18 in the mountains.

Coast

21–23°C by day15–16°C at night

Sea

19°C

Podgorica

24°C by day13°C at night

Mountains

14–19°C by day5–9°C at night

Averages

May weather by town

PlaceHighLowSeaSun/dayRainy days
Coast
Budva23°16°19°11.7 h16
Kotor22°16°19°11.6 h13
Ulcinj22°15°19°11.9 h11
Herceg Novi22°16°19°11.8 h15
Tivat22°16°19°11.6 h13
Bar23°16°19°11.5 h12
Sveti Stefan23°16°19°11.7 h13
Petrovac23°16°19°11.7 h13
Bečići23°16°19°11.7 h16
Sutomore23°16°19°11.5 h12
Čanj21°15°19°11.5 h12
Perast23°15°19°11.7 h15
Igalo22°16°19°11.8 h15
Mountains
Žabljak14°5°–11.3 h18
Kolašin18°7°–11.5 h12
Mojkovac19°8°–11.5 h14
Rožaje18°8°–11.4 h18
Plav18°7°–11.5 h14
Gusinje18°7°–11.6 h15
Andrijevica19°8°–11.5 h16
Plužine19°9°–11.2 h17
Šavnik19°8°–11.2 h14
Central & valleys
Podgorica24°13°–11.4 h10
Cetinje19°12°–11.7 h18
Nikšić21°10°–11.3 h13
Danilovgrad24°13°–11.4 h10
Bijelo Polje21°9°–11.6 h13
Berane21°9°–11.5 h14
Petnjica20°9°–11.7 h12
Pljevlja20°8°–11.1 h16

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 May?+

Typical May on the Montenegrin coast: 21–23°C by day, 15–16°C at night, sea 19°C. Podgorica: 24°C by day, 13°C at night. In the mountains: 14–19°C by day, 5–9°C at night.

What is the sea temperature in Montenegro in May?+

The sea along the Montenegrin coast is around 19°C in May. Swimming season: June, July, August, September.

How many rainy days does Montenegro have in May?+

Rainy days in the month: 11–16 on the coast, 12–18 in the mountains.

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