Montenegro
Peak: May – August. Nice weather most days. It can get very hot some days – make sure to get sunscreen and plenty of water.
Shoulder: September – October. Cool humid days. Less crowds.
Off-Peak: November – March. These months are the wet season. You can get rain or snow. It snows in the winter, particularly in the northern mountainous regions.
Credit cards are widely accepted throughout Montenegro. Cash can be helpful in a very few places in the northern regions.
Network Reality: Our international roaming plan through our US carrier worked well in cities and some small towns. We had less cellular service in the north. Download everything you need, including maps.
Power & Plugs: Montenegro uses Type C and F (Standard European). The voltage is 230V.
My favorite moment in Montenegro was the drive from the coast up into the northern mountains. In such a small country, the geography changes so fast it feels “uncalibrated.” We left the saltwater of the Mediterranean and found ourselves along the Piva Canyon, where the river was the exact same shade of brilliant turquoise. Driving between those massive cliffs with no other cars in sight was a beautiful, raw experience—peaceful and harsh all at once. It’s the kind of place that reminds you how much nature can surprise you when you leave the main roads behind.