Montenegro is a country with three climatic zones. Despite this, the weather conditions in each region of Montenegro in December are very similar. The average daytime temperature is + 9C, but by night it gets colder to + 4C. Typically, the thermometer does not fall below zero degrees. The exception is mountainous areas, where it sometimes gets colder down to -8C. The warmest city is Budva: during the day it can be + 14C, at night + 6C.
The sea has time to cool down to + 15C, so swimming is hardly possible. In this regard, many tourists refuse to rest in Montenegro in winter, waiting for summer. If you wish, you can give preference to the ski resorts of Kolasin, Zabljak and still visit Montenegro.
Holidays and festivals in Montenegro in December
- Masliniada is a unique celebration during which many businesses present products based on the use of local varieties of olives. Each guest of the festival can taste olives, extra virgin olive oil, oranges and tangerines, which were grown in Montenegro. However, Masliniada is of interest not only for tasting delicious products, but also for a rich cultural and entertainment program, which includes, among other things, a show of traditional folk costumes.
- Winter Culture Days in Herceg Novi - a festival dedicated to classical music. The best soloists and orchestras of Montenegro take part in the winter days of culture.
- Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, is famous for its December Culture Days, during which art exhibitions, theatrical performances and concerts are held.
- December art scene in Podgorica. During this festival, tourists can visit theatrical and musical performances presented by artists from Montenegro and neighboring countries.
- Days of Wine and Bleak in Virpazar. This holiday is dedicated to Montenegrin winemaking, national cuisine. All guests can taste local specialties and wines. The program includes the presentation of the awards of the year for the quality of the wine. Many people can enjoy cultural and entertainment events that take place on the picturesque coast of the Skadar region.
Perhaps you want to combine a vacation in Montenegro in December and a New Year's Eve? You should definitely take advantage of this opportunity, because in Montenegro, the New Year is celebrated so brightly! From December 31 to January 2, a festival is held in Budva and Kotor, in which Montenegrin and foreign pop stars participate and delight tourists with their creativity.
