Zelengora at a Glance
Tips for Visiting Zelengora
- Plan Zelengora excursions for mid-June through September when trails are clear and mountain huts are accessible; snow can linger late into the season at higher elevations.
- Access the range from Foča and use local guides for multi-day routes-mapped trails exist but weather and remoteness make local knowledge valuable, and many hikers miss the small glacial lakes like Orlovačko by staying on the main ridgelines.
Things to Do
Nearby Attractions to Zelengora
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Zelengora
Late spring through early autumn is ideal for hiking and enjoying the mountain scenery.
Summer (hiking)
Jun-Sep · 15-25°C
Warm, stable conditions and the best time for day hikes, wildflowers and clear mountain views.
Spring & Autumn
Apr-May, Sep-Oct · 5-15°C
Cooler and more changeable weather; good for fewer crowds and dramatic seasonal colors.
Winter
Nov-Mar · -10-5°C
Snowbound terrain and colder conditions; many trails are icy or impassable without winter gear.
Weather & Climate near Zelengora
Climate
Zelengora's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -7°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1179 mm/year), wettest in November.
Air Quality:
AQI 41
Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - -1° | -8° | 87 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| February | Poor | -7° - -1° | -9° | 87 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 2° | -5° | 89 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 6° | -1° | 106 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.6 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.3h |
| May | Acceptable | 3° - 13° | 6° | 102 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.5h |
| June | Good | 6° - 17° | 11° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.2h |
| July | Good | 8° - 19° | 13° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.6 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.9h |
| August | Very Good | 8° - 19° | 13° | 81 mm | some cloud | 69% | 2.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 15° | 8° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.8 m/s | 1.0 high | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 3° | 108 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Poor | -3° - 5° | -3° | 131 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 1° | -7° | 112 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
