SeasonMapBudva weather in January
Montenegro
January in Budva: cool, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 12 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Budva · #1181 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 46/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Budva in January
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 — January
| Daytime high | 12°C / 54°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sea temperature | 15°C / 58°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 176 mm / 6.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.2 cm / 1.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Budva in January
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 January
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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Budva?
- January in Budva: cool, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 12 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Budva on SeasonMap's comfort score (46/100).
- What is the weather like in Budva in January?
- In January, Budva averages a daily high of 12.3°C and a low of 5.9°C, with about 176.3 mm of rain over roughly 11.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Budva in January?
- Budva has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in January.
- Does it snow in Budva in January?
- Budva sees roughly 3.2 cm of snowfall in January.
Other months in Budva
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Similar destinations in Southeast Europe — January
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.