Month guide · Kotor · Montenegro
Kotor in July
What July is really like in Kotor: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Geotiger18, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 15 hours of daylight. Peak season heat and cruise crowds; climb the walls at sunrise and swim in the afternoon.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 15 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Kotor: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with June (27°C (81°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:21
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:20
- Daylight
- About 15 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot and sunny with a warm sea, Fašinada and Boka Night, but heavy cruise-ship crowds and the highest prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in 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)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Maritime Museum of Montenegro
A good stop in the midday heat or on a rainy day, and a useful introduction before visiting Perast.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Cats of Kotor and the Cats Museum
Kotor's many street cats are treated as the town's mascots, fed by residents and sold on every souvenir.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Market · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Kotor green market
Buy cheese, ham, figs and bread here for a picnic on the walls or by the water.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
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
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Kotor.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 20°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Kotor?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events 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 July a good time to visit Kotor?
It is a shoulder-season month. Peak season heat and cruise crowds; climb the walls at sunrise and swim in the afternoon.
+How warm is Kotor in July?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kotor in July?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.