Best time to visit · Kotor · Montenegro
The best time to visit Kotor
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best times to visit Kotor are May to June and September, when the sea is warm enough to swim, hiking is comfortable and crowds are smaller than in July and August. Midsummer is hot and very busy with cruise passengers. November to February is very wet and many restaurants and guesthouses close.
Key facts
- Best months
- May–June and September
- Shoulder season
- April, July–August and October
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 30°C (86°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 12°C (54°F))
- Rainiest month
- November (~14 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–February and November
Seasons
Kotor has hot, mostly dry summers and mild but very wet winters, as the surrounding mountains trap heavy Adriatic rain. The sea is warm from June to October.
March–May
Spring
Mild, green and increasingly sunny, ideal for the walls and Lovćen, with showers and a cool sea until late May.
June–August
Summer
Hot and sunny with a warm sea, Fašinada and Boka Night, but heavy cruise-ship crowds and the highest prices.
September–November
Autumn
Warm sea in September, pleasant October hiking, then heavy rain and closures from November.
December–February
Winter
Mild but very wet, with a quiet old town, the Saint Tryphon feast and few open restaurants.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 5°C | 12 | 14°C | 9.4 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| February | 13°C | 5°C | 11 | 13°C | 10.5 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| March | 15°C | 7°C | 12 | 14°C | 11.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| April | 19°C | 10°C | 12 | 16°C | 13.3 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| May | 23°C | 14°C | 10 | 19°C | 14.6 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 27°C | 18°C | 7 | 23°C | 15.3 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 30°C | 20°C | 4 | 25°C | 15 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August | 30°C | 20°C | 5 | 26°C | 13.9 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| September | 26°C | 17°C | 8 | 24°C | 12.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| October | 21°C | 13°C | 11 | 21°C | 11 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 16°C | 9°C | 14 | 18°C | 9.7 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| December | 13°C | 6°C | 14 | 15°C | 9.1 h | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| February | Feast of Saint Tryphon — processions in the old town (early February); Winter carnival (usually February) |
| April | Easter (Catholic and Orthodox dates may differ) |
| July | Fašinada in Perast — boat procession to Our Lady of the Rocks (usually 22 July); Summer carnival and festivals in the old town (usually July–August) |
| August | Boka Night — illuminated boat parade on the bay (usually August) |
| December | New Year's Eve concerts in the old town squares |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–February and November, and the sights are quietest in November–February. Many visitors avoid January and November.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Kotor?
The best times to visit Kotor are May to June and September, when the sea is warm enough to swim, hiking is comfortable and crowds are smaller than in July and August. Midsummer is hot and very busy with cruise passengers. November to February is very wet and many restaurants and guesthouses close.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Kotor?
Usually in January–February and November. Mild but very wet, with heavy downpours; the old town is quiet and many restaurants close for the season.
+What is the rainiest month in Kotor?
November, with about 14 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Kotor get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F).