Season guide · Kotor · Montenegro
Kotor in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warm sea in September, pleasant October hiking, then heavy rain and closures from November. Expect highs up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 33 rainy days across September–November. September is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 9°C (48°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 33
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F) to 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 26°C (79°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 8 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| October | 21°C (70°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 11 | 11 h | 3/5 |
| November | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 14 | 9.7 h | 1/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 21°C (70°F) against a yearly 20°C (68°F), and 33 of the year's roughly 120 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
Good choices for autumn
Museum · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Maritime Museum of Montenegro
Housed in the Baroque Grgurina Palace, the museum tells the story of the Boka sailors and their navy with ship models, portraits of captains, weapons, traditional costumes and navigation instruments.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Cats of Kotor and the Cats Museum
Children enjoy a 'cat hunt' through the old town; the squares near St Luke's are reliable spots.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Cathedral of Saint Tryphon
Kotor's Roman Catholic cathedral was consecrated in 1166 and repaired after several earthquakes, most recently the one of 1979.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Day trips in autumn
- Sveti Stefan (About 45 minutes by car or bus) — The fortified islet village linked to the mainland by a narrow causeway is one of the most photographed views in the Balkans.
- Cetinje (About 1 hour by car) — Montenegro's old royal capital has the Cetinje Monastery, King Nikola's palace museum and former embassy buildings from the time of the kingdom.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Kotor?
Yes: September is among the best months. Warm sea in September, pleasant October hiking, then heavy rain and closures from November.
+What is the weather like in Kotor in autumn?
Highs of up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 33 rainy days over the season.