Berane
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Berane month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Berane are typically June, July and September, with average daytime highs around 23–27°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low -4°C), and November the wettest (about 154 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.5 | -4.0 | 130 | 5.8 |
| February | 8.8 | -1.8 | 102 | 7.0 |
| March | 11.3 | 0.4 | 116 | 8.1 |
| April | 15.9 | 3.4 | 82 | 9.9 |
| May | 19.5 | 7.9 | 96 | 11.0 |
| June | 24.7 | 12.7 | 80 | 12.7 |
| July | 27.3 | 14.5 | 69 | 13.2 |
| August | 27.7 | 14.3 | 49 | 12.2 |
| September | 22.8 | 10.8 | 68 | 10.2 |
| October | 18.0 | 6.3 | 76 | 8.5 |
| November | 12.4 | 2.7 | 154 | 6.0 |
| December | 7.8 | -0.9 | 132 | 5.5 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1219
Saint Sava, the first Serbian archbishop, founded one of the first Serbian eparchies here in 1219.
- Documented history · 1738
Apart from Đurđevi stupovi, the second most important monastery in this area was Šudikovo, which was destroyed and burned by the Turks in 1738.
- Documented history · 2002
However, the Budimlja episcopate, known as the Budimlja-Nikšić eparchy has been restored in 2002 upon the appointment of bishop Joanikije.
- Documented history · 1455
The area of Berane municipality and its wider neighbourhood, was part of the Medieval Serbian state until 1455, when Turks took the city of Bihor and Budimlja.
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01 · QuestionsQuestions about Berane
Berane is a town situated on the Lim river in the Northern Region of Montenegro. It serves as the administrative centre of the municipality of the same name and was formerly known as Ivangrad between 1949 and 1992.
Industrial collapse and modern hardship
During the period when it was named Ivangrad, the town functioned as a prominent industrial center in Yugoslavia, experiencing prosperity and population growth. However, the economic collapse of the Yugoslav state in the late 1980s and subsequent sanctions imposed on Yugoslavia in the 1990s severely impacted the region. The industry collapsed, causing people to leave the area.
Current living conditions and infrastructure
Nowadays, Berane is considered one of the poorest settlements in Montenegro, with the majority of the population living in difficult conditions. Despite the economic downturn, the town functions as an educational, medical, religious, and sporting centre. It features two-lane motorways connecting it to the rest of the country, alongside an airport that has not been used for a while. Within the municipality, residents have access to 13 elementary schools, four high schools, and four institutions of higher education.
02 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Berane
Berane is a town situated in the Northern Region of Montenegro along the Lim river. The municipality area recorded a population of 25,162 people in the 2023 census, while the town itself had 9,923 residents.
Faded industrial ambitions
Collapsed factories
Difficult conditions
During the era when the settlement was known as Ivangrad from 1949 to 1992, it operated as a prominent Yugoslav industrial centre, bringing prosperity and population growth. Following the industry collapse linked to the Civil War in Yugoslavia, the economy deteriorated. Today, the currency used locally is the EUR, and Berane ranks as one of the poorest settlements in Montenegro, where most of the population lives in difficult conditions. Despite economic hardships and outward migration, the town maintains regional importance as an educational, medical, religious, and sporting hub, supported by transport connections including two-lane motorways and an airport that has not been used for a while.
03 · OverviewBerane, in brief
Berane is a town situated on the Lim river in the Northern Region of Montenegro. Serving as the administrative centre of the Berane municipality, the settlement records a town population of 9,923 according to the 2023 census.
Industrial collapse and shifting livelihoods
Historically recognized as Ivangrad between 1949 and 1992, the municipality once functioned as a prominent Yugoslav industrial centre that experienced substantial population growth. Following the collapse of local industry and the departure of residents, Berane became one of the poorest settlements in Montenegro, leaving a large portion of the population to live in difficult conditions with an estimated total employment of approximately 3,000 workers across the municipality. While many earlier village agricultural households migrated to the town during past decades of industrialization, economic activity has recently seen small private companies emerge primarily within commerce and catering. Additional industrial signs include the reopening of a coal mine alongside new commercial buildings, while two-lane motorways connect the territory to the rest of the country and an unused airport remains available.
For further geographical details, consult the GeoNames record for Berane or explore the comprehensive historical background on Wikipedia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Berane
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01 · Q&AWhere is Berane located and what are its coordinates?
Berane is situated in Montenegro at geographic coordinates 42.8433, 19.8728, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Berane?
Berane has a recorded population of approximately 11,073 and observes the Europe/Podgorica time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Berane?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Berane include SR, Hungarian, BS, SQ, HR, ROM, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Berane?
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