Montenegro Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Podgorica, Nikšić, Pljevlja, Bar, and Bijelo Polje
This month in numbers
Montenegro experienced its warmest June on record in 2026, with an average temperature of 20.22°C, an anomaly of +4.6°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. This marks the 1st warmest June in 86 years of records. The period of April–June 2026 also ranked as the 5th warmest on record, with an average temperature of 14.02°C, an anomaly of +2.2°C. Globally, June 2026 was the second-hottest June ever recorded.
What changed
Montenegro's exceptionally warm June contributed to a significantly warmer spring and early summer season. The country's June temperature anomaly of +4.63°C placed it as the 7th warmest out of 234 regions in the latest one-month anomaly rankings, highlighting a striking concentration of warmth across several European countries. The broader Balkan region, including Montenegro, experienced a heatwave that moved eastward from Western Europe towards the end of June, with temperatures reaching up to 39°C in some areas.
What’s driving change?
The extreme warmth in Montenegro and the wider Balkan region in June was largely driven by a heat dome that expanded eastward across Europe. This stalled high-pressure system trapped hot air, leading to prolonged and intense heatwave conditions. The heatwave exacerbated existing drought conditions in Western and Central Europe, further contributing to the elevated temperatures. Montenegro has seen an increase in the frequency of droughts since the 1990s, often accompanied by heatwaves, impacting agriculture, water resources, and public health. Animal welfare activists in Montenegro have also expressed concern over abandoned animals during the heatwave.
Looking ahead
With the ongoing climate trends, Montenegro is expected to continue experiencing rising temperatures and more frequent extreme weather events in the coming months and years.
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Generated by Gemini from climate data and web sources
At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Montenegro
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Montenegro – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Montenegro
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm / cold seasonsKöppen Dfb · ContinentalHow spring and autumn have shifted in Montenegro. Spring is defined as the date monthly temperatures first rise above the long-term annual mean (8.5°C, from 1940–1969); autumn is the date they fall back below it. Temperature swings 20.4°C peak-to-peak across the year - a classic four-seasons rhythm.
Baseline vs recent monthly temperature climatology. Biggest warming: Feb (+3.3°C). The warmest month has shifted from Aug to Jul.
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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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 headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and 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.