It's Rain - A Lot

One of the things that makes Montenegro such a terrific place to visit is its magnificent geography. The rough mountain interior backs nearly directly onto the sea, allowing you to go from the Mediterranean-like coast to the high highlands in just 15 minutes. The weather can change as quickly as the scenery.

Remember that it rains a lot for the most of the year. This is one of the things about Montenegro you should know. The rainy season in Montenegro lasts from April to September and produces severe downpours. Podgorica, Montenegro's capital, is by far the wettest city in Europe, with an average rainfall of 1600mm over 157 rainy calendar days.

The winter in Montenegro is severely cold in the mountains, but moderate by the coast (the mercury rarely drops below 12 degrees Celcius in Kotor, even in January). Kotor receives no direct sunshine for a large portion of the year due to its location in respect to the mountains, making it feel a little chillier.

Summers on the coast are similarly moderate, with daytime temperatures in cities like Budva averaging around 30 degrees and evening temperatures lowering to a delightful 17 degrees. From July onwards, the sea is warm enough to swim in.

While thunderstorms are uncommon on the shore during the summer, they are abundant in the highlands. Dark clouds begin to form in the late afternoon, and if you're not vigilant, they can catch you off surprise.

It's tough to pinpoint a 'perfect time to visit Montenegro,' especially if you want to spend time in both the mountains and the beaches. Late spring and fall are both excellent periods to visit the seaside, while clear and dry summer conditions are preferable for trekking.