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Rožaje

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Updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Rožaje month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Rožaje are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), January the coldest (average low -4°C), and November the wettest (about 133 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)
January3.3-4.41105.8
February6.1-2.5767.1
March8.4-0.7988.1
April12.92.8879.8
May16.67.110110.9
June21.812.110412.6
July24.314.18213.1
August24.614.16412.0
September20.010.46510.2
October15.56.3768.4
November10.22.21336.1
December5.6-1.81045.6

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1571

    Rožaje was first mentioned in 1571 and 1585.

  2. Documented history · 1912

    The settlement surrounding the then fort was called Trgovište, which it was called until 1912.

  3. Documented history · 1700

    In 1700, after the Great Serb Migration, the Albanian clans of the Kelmendi and Kuçi and other tribes like the Shkreli of Rugova established themselves in the region of Rožaje and the neighboring town of Tutin in Serbia.

  4. Documented history · 1721

    In the villages surrounding Rozaje, 44 Albanian families of the Kelmendi were noted in 1721 and 58 residents in Urban Rozaje itself.

  5. First historical mention of Rožaje

    Rožaje was first mentioned in historical records in 1571 and 1585.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Ernad Sabotic (born 1979)

    footballer

  • Ernad Sabotic

    Footballer born in 1979

  • Tarik Hadžić

    Alpine skier born in Rožaje

Historical figures

  • Bajram Balota

    Local Albanian qadi who organised a force of irregulars in 1917 around Berane and Rožaje

  • Mullah Jakup Kardović

    Prominent commander of the Sandžak Muslim Militia from the village of Biševo near Rožaje

Local business and employers

  • Gornji Ibar company

    Woodworking, lumber, and furniture assembling factory established in the 1960s in Rožaje

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Sultan Murat II Mosque

    Wikidata places this site in Rožaje. Mosque in Rožaje, Montenegro.

  • Kučanska Mosque

    Wikidata places this site in Rožaje. Mosque in Rožaje, Montenegro.

  • Sports Center Rožaje

    Wikidata places this site in Rožaje. Sports center in Rožaje, Montenegro.

  • Ganić Kula

    A defensive tower built in 1797, currently serving as the town's museum.

  • Kučanska Džamija

    A notable mosque located within the municipality.

  • Sebilj replica

    A replica of the Sebilj in Sarajevo completed in 2018 and displayed in the town's main square.

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01 · Overview

Rožaje, in brief

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02 · History

How Rožaje took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Rožaje

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Rožaje

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Rožaje

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08 · Questions

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01 · Q&A

Where is Rožaje located and what are its coordinates?

Rožaje is situated in Montenegro at geographic coordinates 42.8330, 20.1665, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Rožaje?

Rožaje has a recorded population of approximately 9,121 and observes the Europe/Podgorica time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Rožaje?

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

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