Montenegro — Water Temperature in Seas, Lakes and Rivers
Check today’s water temperatures across Montenegro, including seas, lakes, and rivers. View real-time updates and seasonal ranges for both coastal and inland waters. We find every place where you can swim and show you the water temperature there today and throughout the year.
Sea Water Temperature Along the Coast
Chart of Average Temperature Changes Over the Last 60 Days
Places with the Warmest Sea Water Today
The Most Popular Seaside Places
- Budva22°C
- Herceg Novi22°C
- Bar23°C
- Sutomore23°C
- Petrovac23°C
- Tivat22°C
- Kotor22°C
- Ulcinj22°C
- Bečići23°C
- Igalo22°C
- Čanj23°C
- Rafailovići23°C
- Dobra Voda22°C
- Risan22°C
- Sveti Stefan23°C
- Šušanj23°C
- Utjeha22°C
- Pržno23°C
- Meljine22°C
- Ada Bojana Island22°C
- Bigova22°C
- Dobrota22°C
- Perast22°C
- Miločer23°C
- Lučice23°C
- Žanjic22°C
- Mirista22°C
- Polje23°C
- Valdanos22°C
- Kraljičina Plaža23°C
- Krimovica22°C
- Zagora22°C
- Drobnici23°C
- Reževići23°C
- Katun Reževići23°C
Coastal Seas and Oceans
Water Temperature in Lakes and Rivers
Popular Lakes
Popular Rivers
Popular Places
Water Temperature and Swimming Overview
Regions and Map
Water Temperature Trends
Montenegro’s coastal waters are part of the Adriatic Sea and show a clear seasonal cycle that makes swimming most pleasant from late spring through early autumn. Typical sea temperatures along the coast range from about 12–15 °C (54–59 °F) in winter to 22–28 °C (72–82 °F) in the warmest months of July and August, with shoulder seasons in spring and autumn usually between 15–20 °C (59–68 °F). Sheltered bays and shallow areas warm more quickly and can reach the upper end of those ranges, while exposed stretches remain a few degrees cooler. Beaches and organized resorts are well suited for bathing during the tourist season and lifeguards are present at many popular spots; overall water quality is generally good though it can be affected locally after heavy rainfall.
Swimming Conditions
Inland, conditions vary sharply with altitude and water type. Skadar Lake, the country’s largest, is relatively shallow and can become quite warm in summer, often 24–28 °C (75–82 °F), while its spring and autumn temperatures are more moderate around 12–20 °C (54–68 °F) and winter values drop to single digits. Mountain lakes and rivers such as those in the Durmitor region or the Tara River remain cold year-round: summer surface temperatures frequently sit between 8–18 °C (46–64 °F) for high lakes and 6–16 °C (43–61 °F) for fast-flowing rivers. Swimming is allowed in most of these waters, but caution is advised because of strong currents, low temperatures in mountain areas, and occasional protected zones where access or certain activities may be restricted to preserve ecosystems.