A month-by-month climate guide to Šavnik — the best time to visit is July, August, June, when highs reach around 28°C.
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Best time
July, August, June
Warmest
July · 28°C
Sunniest
July
Driest
July · 4 rainy days
Šavnik is a small town set among the high mountains of central Montenegro, at the meeting point of three rivers. Summers are cool and pleasant, with July highs around 28°C and fresh nights, a relief from the coastal heat. Long summer days deliver over 13 hours of sunshine.
Winters are cold and snowy, with January highs around 5°C and lows near −3°C. The remote, mountainous setting keeps the air crisp and clean, and snow lies deep in the surrounding hills through the cold season.
| Month | High | Low | Sun/day | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | -3° | 5.3 h | 14 |
| February | 8° | -2° | 6.9 h | 10 |
| March | 9° | -1° | 8.6 h | 11 |
| April | 13° | 2° | 9 h | 14 |
| May | 19° | 8° | 11.2 h | 14 |
| June★ | 24° | 13° | 13.3 h | 9 |
| July★ | 28° | 15° | 13.6 h | 4 |
| August★ | 27° | 14° | 12.6 h | 8 |
| September | 21° | 11° | 10 h | 9 |
| October | 18° | 7° | 8.6 h | 8 |
| November | 11° | 3° | 5.2 h | 14 |
| December | 7° | 0° | 4.2 h | 14 |
Averages based on 2021–2024 data (open-meteo). Sea temperatures are typical Adriatic values along the Montenegrin coast.
For hiking, rivers and mountain scenery, come from June to September, when highs reach 24–28°C and July is the driest month. July and August are warmest. Autumn brings colour to the forests, while winter offers deep snow and solitude for those seeking a quiet highland retreat.
Bring warm layers and a waterproof jacket even in summer, as mountain evenings turn cool. Sturdy walking shoes help on the trails, and winter needs a heavy coat, hat, gloves and snow boots for the cold, snowy weather.
June to September is best for hiking and rivers, with highs of 24–28°C and the driest, warmest weather in July.
January highs average around 5°C with nights near −3°C, and the surrounding mountains hold deep snow.
Yes. July highs of about 28°C and cool nights make it fresher than the hot valleys and coast.
Yes, heavily. Its high mountain setting brings long-lasting snow cover through the winter months.
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