SeasonMapBudva weather in December
Montenegro
December in Budva: cool, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 12 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Budva · #1184 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 48/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Budva in December
Other months in Budva
Budva's forum calls July hot and sunny, daily highs over 30°C with nights staying around 20°C or a little above, and rainy or cloudy days genuinely rare. Regulars note the odd thunderstorm can turn up but typically passes within half an hour, usually as a short, intense downpour — the coast is also genuinely crowded by July, with some suggesting Montenegro's mountainous north as a cooler, quieter alternative.
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Budva climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 14°C / 57°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 62°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 195 mm / 7.7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Budva in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Budva's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherBudva's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Budva in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Out of season
1 Nov – 15 Apr · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresThe beach bars come down, the big hotels along the strip close and the old town keeps a few places open for locals. It rains a great deal and there is very little to do.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Budva — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Budva in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Budva?
- December in Budva: cool, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 12 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Budva on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
- What is the weather like in Budva in December?
- In December, Budva averages a daily high of 14.1°C and a low of 7.8°C, with about 194.6 mm of rain over roughly 11.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Budva in December?
- Budva has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in December.
Other months in Budva
Compare Budva in December
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Similar destinations in Southeast Europe — December
Within 300 km: Dubrovnik's Advent in the old town on 28 Nov – 6 Jan, and Matera's Living nativity in the caves around 20 Dec – 6 Jan.