Montenegro Climate
Top 5 Cities: Podgorica, Nikšić, Pljevlja, Bar, and Bijelo Polje
This month in numbers
Montenegro experienced its 12th warmest April on record in 2026, with an average temperature of 9.49°C, a significant 2°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April for land temperatures on record, with an anomaly of +1.1°C. The three-month period from February to April 2026 also ranked as the 13th warmest on record for Montenegro, with an average of 6.04°C, an anomaly of +2.2°C.
What changed
The recent three-month period (February–April 2026) in Montenegro was notably warmer, with temperatures ranking 13th highest in 86 years of records. This trend aligns with a broader pattern, as the global land temperature for the same period was the 2nd warmest on record. Montenegro's average temperature for the latest full year (2025) was 11.61°C, making it the warmest year on record. The country's long-term trend shows a warming of +1.87°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline.
What’s driving change?
The warming trend observed in Montenegro is influenced by global climate patterns, including the broader phenomenon of land warming faster than ocean. Regionally, Montenegro's ongoing efforts to align with EU environmental standards, as highlighted by recent amendments to climate change and environmental impact assessment laws, indicate a focus on addressing climate change. However, the country has also sought extensions on its 2030 climate targets, citing the significant investment required for decarbonisation efforts, such as building renewable energy plants and promoting electric vehicles.
Looking ahead
Montenegro is considered the most advanced EU candidate in the Western Balkans, with a potential for membership as early as 2028 if reform momentum continues.
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Montenegro
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Montenegro changing?
Montenegro is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Montenegro come from?
Climate data for Montenegro comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Montenegro climate data cover?
The Montenegro climate profile covers Podgorica, Nikšić, Pljevlja, Bar and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Montenegro
How often is the Montenegro climate update refreshed?
The Montenegro climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.