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Herceg Novi

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Updated Thursday, October 29, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Herceg Novi month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Herceg Novi are typically June, July and September, with average daytime highs around 25–29°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low 5°C), and November the wettest (about 440 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January10.54.92726.4
February12.36.42427.5
March14.07.93328.7
April17.411.014910.6
May21.215.018211.7
June26.620.27613.3
July29.422.74913.8
August29.623.15912.9
September24.718.717210.7
October20.414.62369.1
November16.110.84406.3
December12.46.93396.1

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Past and future events in Herceg Novi

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Previously

  1. Foundation of Herceg Novi

    Founded as a fortress named St. Stephen by King Tvrtko I Kotromanić in 1382.

  2. Siege of Castelnuovo

    A battle in 1538–1539 where Spanish forces were defeated by the Ottomans.

  3. Herceg Novi Blitz Chess Tournament

    Held on April 8, 1970, featuring four World Champions in what was considered one of the strongest blitz tournaments.

Current public leadership

People associated with this place

  • Jovan Vavic

    former head coach of the USC men's and women's water polo teams

  • Aleksandar Radojevic

    Basketball player born in Herceg Novi, Montenegro.

Historical figures

  • Tvrtko I Kotromanić

    King of Bosnia who founded Herceg Novi as a fortress in 1382.

  • Stjepan Vukčić Kosača

    Herceg and member of the Kosača noble family whose title gave the city its modern name.

  • Mirko Komnenović

    Former mayor of Herceg Novi (1870–1941) whose gifted home became the Historical Museum.

Local business and employers

  • JUK Herceg-Fest

    Cultural events center established in Herceg Novi on February 24, 1992.

  • "Orijen" movie distribution and production company

    Local film production and distribution entity that joined with JUK Herceg-Fest.

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01 · Overview

Herceg Novi, in brief

What defines Herceg Novi today?

Herceg Novi is a town situated in the Coastal region of Montenegro at the Western entrance to the Bay of Kotor and at the foot of Mount Orjen. Located at the geographic coordinates of 42.45306 latitude and 18.5375 longitude within the Europe/Podgorica timezone, the settlement operates as the administrative center for the surrounding municipality.

What is the current population and administrative scope of the settlement? The town serves as a population center with around 33,000 inhabitants residing across the wider municipality, while specific urban records document a population of 19,536 residents. Within this regional economy, transactions and financial measures rely upon the EUR currency.

Which languages are spoken throughout the municipal district? Daily communication in the area encompasses several recognized languages, specifically designated as sr, hu, bs, sq, hr, and rom. Although it functions as a municipal center rather than the national capital, the historic settlement remains an integral part of Montenegro.

How does the geography influence the local setting? Positioned strategically at the entrance to the bay and directly below Mount Orjen, the town connects maritime routes with mainland topography. Its origins trace back to a fortress founded in 1382 by the King of Bosnia, Tvrtko I Kotromanić, intended initially as a salt trading center. Subsequent rulers, including the Kosača noble family and later Ottoman and Venetian authorities, shaped the administrative and structural development of the area, leaving a legacy that distinguishes the present-day municipal identity within the region documented by GeoNames.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Herceg Novi located and what are its coordinates?

Herceg Novi is situated in Montenegro at geographic coordinates 42.4531, 18.5375, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Herceg Novi?

Herceg Novi has a recorded population of approximately 19,536 and observes the Europe/Podgorica time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Herceg Novi?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Herceg Novi include SR, Hungarian, BS, SQ, HR, ROM, with EUR used for local transactions.

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