What the governments of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada tell their own citizens about travelling to Montenegro, in their own words, plus practical help with packing.
Travel advice levels
Each government rates the risks for its own citizens, on its own scale. The levels are shown exactly as published; they are not equivalent to each other and are not combined here.
UK
United KingdomForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Does not advise against travel
No numbered levels
Updated 13 August 2026
Latest change, in the source's words:New information on wait times if travelling to and from the Schengen area from Montenegro and updated information about road travel and swimming safety ('Warnings and insurance' and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
The official source shows no update to this advice in over 12 months. Check the official page for the current version.
Trip Rulebook could not refresh this source since 30 September 2026. The official website may have newer advice.
Emergency numbers
From the section “Emergency services in Montenegro” of the UK government's travel advice for Montenegro, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Telephone: 112
Local laws and customs
From the section “Laws and cultural differences” of the UK government's travel advice for Montenegro, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Personal ID
You must always carry a form of ID such as a photocard driving licence or passport. If you do not have it with you, the police can give you a fine. Keep a copy of your passport’s photo page in a safe place.
Illegal drugs
Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. You should expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through the airport.
Airports in Montenegro have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
Using cameras in secure areas
Taking photographs of police or military installations, personnel or vehicles is illegal and could lead to arrest and prosecution by the authorities.
LGBT+ travellers
While there is a general tolerance of same-sex couples in Montenegro, LGBT+ travellers should be aware that showing affection in public could receive negative attention. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Travelling with medicines
From the section “Medication” of the UK government's travel advice for Montenegro, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
For details of customs rules relating to bringing medication into Montenegro, please see the Entry Requirements page.
From the section “Extreme weather and natural disasters” of the UK government's travel advice for Montenegro, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Wildfires are common in Montenegro from April to October due to the dry and hot weather. Wildfires are highly dangerous and unpredictable. You should:
take care when visiting or driving through the countryside
make sure cigarette ends are properly extinguished
not light fires or barbecues except in designated and marked areas
not leave any rubbish
If you see a wildfire, call the emergency services on 112. Follow any advice from the police or local authorities.
Flooding
Flooding can be a problem when there is heavy rain and snow melts, causing rivers to flood in winter and spring.
Monitor media reports and follow the advice of the local authorities if flooding occurs in your area.
Earthquakes
Montenegro lies in a seismically active zone and small tremors are recorded throughout the year. Serious earthquakes are less frequent but do happen. The last serious earthquake was in 1979. The US Federal Emergency Management Agency’s website tells you about what to do before, during and after an earthquake.
What to pack
Practical suggestions from Trip Rulebook, based on open data and fixed rules. They are not safety or legal advice: rules on clothing, medicines and restricted items are covered only by the official text on this page.
Chargers and plugs
Plug typesCF
Voltage230/400 V
Frequency50 Hz
Plug and voltage data: Wikipedia, “Mains electricity by country”, CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence), retrieved 2026-09-29. Sockets in hotels can differ; the label on your charger (for example “INPUT 100–240V”) tells you which voltages it accepts.
Clothes for the weather
Rainfall Average temperature
January
Average
1 °C (33 °F)
Lows
-3 °C (27 °F)
Highs
4 °C (39 °F)
Rain
119 mm (4.7 in)
Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Nights below freezing on average: hat, gloves and warm layers.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
February
Average
1 °C (35 °F)
Lows
-2 °C (28 °F)
Highs
5 °C (41 °F)
Rain
104 mm (4.1 in)
Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Nights below freezing on average: hat, gloves and warm layers.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
March
Average
5 °C (40 °F)
Lows
0 °C (33 °F)
Highs
9 °C (48 °F)
Rain
100 mm (3.9 in)
Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
April
Average
9 °C (48 °F)
Lows
4 °C (40 °F)
Highs
13 °C (56 °F)
Rain
107 mm (4.2 in)
Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
May
Average
13 °C (56 °F)
Lows
9 °C (48 °F)
Highs
18 °C (65 °F)
Rain
104 mm (4.1 in)
Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
June
Average
17 °C (63 °F)
Lows
12 °C (54 °F)
Highs
22 °C (72 °F)
Rain
89 mm (3.5 in)
Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
July
Average
20 °C (67 °F)
Lows
14 °C (58 °F)
Highs
25 °C (77 °F)
Rain
78 mm (3.1 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
August
Average
20 °C (68 °F)
Lows
15 °C (58 °F)
Highs
26 °C (78 °F)
Rain
62 mm (2.5 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
September
Average
15 °C (59 °F)
Lows
10 °C (50 °F)
Highs
20 °C (69 °F)
Rain
123 mm (4.9 in)
Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
October
Average
11 °C (51 °F)
Lows
6 °C (43 °F)
Highs
15 °C (59 °F)
Rain
127 mm (5.0 in)
Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
November
Average
6 °C (43 °F)
Lows
2 °C (36 °F)
Highs
10 °C (49 °F)
Rain
158 mm (6.2 in)
Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
December
Average
1 °C (35 °F)
Lows
-2 °C (29 °F)
Highs
5 °C (40 °F)
Rain
145 mm (5.7 in)
Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Nights below freezing on average: hat, gloves and warm layers.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
National averages for 1991-2020. Coasts, mountains and regions can be very different, and any given year can be warmer, colder or wetter. Suggestions come from fixed rules based on these averages. Climate data: World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, observed climate data (CRU TS), CRU TS (cru_ts4.09), Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia, CC BY 4.0 (licence).
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