Best time to visit Budva, Montenegro

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The best time to visit Budva is April-May

Budva can be visited year-round, but based on the ideal climate conditions, cost of travel, and avoiding peak holiday periods, April-May is the best time to go.

In summer, temperatures can reach as high as 29℃ (85℉) in the middle of the day. In the winter, temperatures can get down to -1℃ (30℉) around January.

If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Budva, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in August are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. The wet season in Budva falls around November, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in August instead.

To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to visit Budva, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!

Warmest month

August

Least rainfall

August

Most daylight

August

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Budva seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Budva as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Budva is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Budva

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Budva for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Budva climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Budva for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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NOV
DEC

Budva in January

  • Average temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
  • Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 16 days
  • Average rainfall: 147mm (6") over 14 days
16 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Budva in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Budva in February

  • Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
  • Average high temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
  • Average low temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 132mm (5") over 15 days
  • Average snow days: 1 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Budva in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Budva in March

  • Average temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
  • Average high temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 133mm (5") over 16 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Budva in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Budva in April

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 96mm (4") over 16 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Budva in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Budva in May

  • Average temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
  • Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 99mm (4") over 16 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Budva in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Budva in June

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average low temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 59mm (2") over 15 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Budva in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Budva in July

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average humidity: 64%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 10 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Budva in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Budva in August

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average humidity: 60%
  • Average sunny days: 20 days
  • Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 7 days
20 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Budva in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Budva in September

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
  • Average humidity: 66%
  • Average sunny days: 16 days
  • Average rainfall: 60mm (2") over 12 days
16 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Budva in September, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.

Budva in October

  • Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 113mm (4") over 12 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Budva in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Budva in November

  • Average temperature: 11℃ (53℉)
  • Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average low temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
  • Average humidity: 75%
  • Average sunny days: 15 days
  • Average rainfall: 252mm (10") over 14 days
15 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Budva in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Budva in December

  • Average temperature: 6℃ (44℉)
  • Average high temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average low temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 16 days
  • Average rainfall: 152mm (6") over 14 days
16 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Budva in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Budva is usually August, where temperatures tend to rise to around 28℃ (82℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Budva is generally around August. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in August first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Budva is generally around November, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of November too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Budva, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in August are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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