Doclea
Doclea is an ancient human settlement and Roman city located in Montenegro. This archaeological site is a Tentative World Heritage Site and is one of the 13 most looked-up sights in the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, such as July or August, when daily highs reach 30 °C and rainfall is at its lowest with about 7 to 9 rainy days. For milder weather, May offers highs of 22 °C. The wettest months are November and December, which see over 300 mm of rain and about 13 rainy days.
Doclea is located 3 km from the capital, Podgorica, and is 12 km from Podgorica Airport. Visitors can combine a trip to the site with visits to the Millennium Bridge (2.6 km away) or the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, Podgorica (2.9 km away). Other nearby locations include Ostrog Monastery, the Mausoleum of Njegoš, and Kotor Cathedral.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 324 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 216 | 205 | 197 | 178 | 106 | 79 | 38 | 71 | 194 | 257 | 324 | 318 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
