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Weather & Climate in Budva, Montenegro
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Budva experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 47.1 sq mi (122.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 382/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2872°N, 18.8392°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Podgorica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,439 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 5, 1996 | 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia | M6.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 120 km | 20 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 75 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 81 km | 4 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 108 km | 14 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 49 km | 23 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 30 km | 21 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania | M4.8 | 106 km | 28 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | MONTENEGRO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 131 | 37 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 13 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 6.5 in |
Budva has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (1.6").