Podgorica Weather History
Montenegro · Europe · Weather data 1976–today
Podgorica sits 4724km from the equator, 61m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, humid summers, mild winters, and rain year round (Humid subtropical climate). Its record high is 41.4°C, set 2007-08-24, its record low -19.7°C, set 1979-01-04.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Podgorica
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Podgorica?
The highest temperature in this record for Podgorica is 41.4°C, measured on 2007-08-24. That is a recorded daily value from Podgorica's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Podgorica?
The lowest temperature in this record for Podgorica is -19.7°C, measured on 1979-01-04. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Podgorica get a year?
Podgorica averages 1952mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 130 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Podgorica?
On 2012-10-27, 128.1mm fell on Podgorica, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 7% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Podgorica get a year?
Podgorica averages 3369 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 9.2 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Podgorica?
Across the summer months Podgorica averages a daytime high near 28.3°C, while winter nights average 1°C. The seasons here are set from Podgorica's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Podgorica?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Podgorica is 32 km/h, on 1992-03-26. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
