Month guide · Kotor · Montenegro
Kotor in April
What April is really like in Kotor: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 13.3 hours of daylight. Spring comes to the bay and hiking is pleasant, though showers are still frequent; cruise ships return.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Kotor: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with March (15°C (59°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:04
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:26
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Spring (March–May). Mild, green and increasingly sunny, ideal for the walls and Lovćen, with showers and a cool sea until late May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes April one of the better-value months to book.
Events in April
- Easter (Catholic and Orthodox dates may differ)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Castle · Old Town (Stari Grad)
City walls and San Giovanni Fortress
About 4.5 km of walls climb the cliff behind Kotor to the Fortress of San Giovanni, roughly 260 metres above the bay.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Active
- Photo spot
- History
Island · Perast
Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks
Go in the late afternoon when tour boats thin out, then have dinner on Perast's waterfront.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Couples
- Photo spot
- History
- Views
Nature · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Ladder of Kotor trail
The old mule track that once linked Kotor with Njeguši and Cetinje zigzags up the mountainside north of the fortress in dozens of switchbacks.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
- Nature
Religious site · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Church of St Luke and St Nicholas Church
Step inside both to compare the plain medieval interior with the gilded Orthodox iconostasis next door.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 10°C and 12 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Kotor?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Kotor in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Kotor?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Spring comes to the bay and hiking is pleasant, though showers are still frequent; cruise ships return.
+How warm is Kotor in April?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kotor in April?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.