Montenegro · March
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 13° | 14° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 29° | 32° | 32° | 27° | 23° | 18° | 14° |
MINMIN | 3° | 4° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 19° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 8° | 5° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 5h | 7h | 8h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 10h | 8h | 7h | 5h | 4h |
🌊Water Temp | 14° | 14° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 16° |
🌧Rain Days | 9d158mm | 9d161mm | 8d132mm | 7d98mm | 7d90mm | 5d80mm | 3d48mm | 3d54mm | 5d140mm | 7d146mm | 9d168mm | 10d179mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
March in Montenegro is on the cool side — with highs around 16°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 16°C, cooling to 5°C at night (daily average: 11°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 8 rain days with 132 mm total. At 14°C, the water is still quite cool in March — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Frühling: Wanderungen im Lovćen-Nationalpark, Perast mit der Kircheninsel in der Bucht, Cetinje im Hochland. Tivat und Budva noch ruhig.
Packing list for Montenegro in March
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is March a good time to visit Montenegro?
- March is not an optimal month for Montenegro (Score: 44/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, and August.
- How warm is it in Montenegro in March?
- In March, Montenegro sees daily highs of 16°C. Nights cool to 5°C, with a daily average of 11°C.
- How much rain falls in Montenegro in March?
- In March, Montenegro receives an average of 132 mm of rain over 8 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Montenegro get in March?
- Montenegro averages 7 sunshine hours per day in March — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Montenegro in March?
- Water temperature in Montenegro in March averages 14°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.