January weather forecast
Montenegro

January is typically the coldest month in Montenegro. The chill of winter is well and truly established across the country, with cold fronts often passing from the north through the high mountain passes. The central and northern parts of the country experience lower temperatures compared to the coastal regions, which tend to be slightly warmer due to their proximity to the Adriatic Sea. However, it is not uncommon for temperatures in the coldest areas of Montenegro to drop to as low as -23.3°C (-9.9°F) during January.

In Podgorica, the capital and largest city of Montenegro, the weather in January is quite cold with average temperatures ranging from 1°C (33.8°F) to 10°C (50°F). However, the city has been known to record extreme temperatures, such as the record low of -10°C (14°F) in January 1985.

Montenegro's mountainous areas, such as the Dinaric Alps and Bobotov Kuk, become winter wonderlands in January. Snowfall is a common occurrence, particularly on the mountain slopes. In fact, the high mountain peaks above 2000 meters typically see most of their over 100 days of annual snowfall during winter, with substantial accumulations in January.

Compared to December, January is marginally colder, with the drop in temperature felt across the country. Similarly, when compared to the following month, February, temperatures in January are usually slightly lower, although this difference is often not significant.

Precipitation in January remains relatively high, continuing the trend of significant rainfall from late autumn. While the coastal areas receive less rain compared to the northern and central regions, rainfall across Montenegro contributes to the icy and often foggy conditions. This weather can result in challenging travel conditions, especially in more rural and mountainous areas.

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• Podgorica - January »
  In Podgorica, in January, during 0.9 snowfall days, 4mm (0.16") of snow is typically accumulated. The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Niksic - January »
  In Niksic, in January, snow falls for 7.2 days, with typically accumulated 137mm (5.39") of snow. In Niksic, in January, during 7.2 snowfall days, 137mm (5.39") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Herceg Novi - January »
  January through March, with an average sea temperature of 14°C (57.2°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Herceg Novi, Montenegro. The coldest temperatures in Herceg Novi occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 12.2°C (54°F) and a low of 4.8°C (40.6°F).
• Budva - January »
  January through March, with an average sea temperature of 14°C (57.2°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Budva, Montenegro. Budva experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 7°C (44.6°F) and a minimum of -1°C (30.2°F).
• Bar - January »
  January is the month when Bar experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 12.3°C (54.1°F) and a low of 4.3°C (39.7°F). With an average high-temperature of 12.3°C (54.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 4.3°C (39.7°F), January is the coldest month in Bar, Montenegro.
• Kotor - January »
  Kotor's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 9°C (48.2°F) and lows of 2°C (35.6°F). January through March, with an average sea temperature of 14°C (57.2°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Kotor.
• Bijelo Polje - January »
  In Bijelo Polje during January, snow falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 502mm (19.76") of snow. In Bijelo Polje, Montenegro, during January, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 95mm (3.74") of precipitation.
• Ulcinj - January »
  The coldest time of the year in Ulcinj, Montenegro, is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 11.2°C (52.2°F) and a low of 4.1°C (39.4°F). January, with its high-temperature average of 11.2°C (52.2°F) and a low-temperature average of 4.1°C (39.4°F), is the coldest month in Ulcinj.
• Tivat - January »
  January through March, with an average sea temperature of 14°C (57.2°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Tivat, Montenegro. The months with the lowest UV index in Tivat, Montenegro, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
• Cetinje - January »
  With average high and low temperatures of 7.2°C (45°F) and 2.7°C (36.9°F) respectively, January is Cetinje's coldest month. With its high average temperature of 7.2°C (45°F) and a low of 2.7°C (36.9°F), January is regarded as the coldest month in Cetinje.
• Rozaje - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Rozaje is January, when snow falls for 7.8 days and typically aggregates up to 156mm (6.14") of snow. In Rozaje, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 2.4°C (36.3°F) and a low of -4.5°C (23.9°F).