Month guide · Kotor · Montenegro
Kotor in March
What March is really like in Kotor: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Changeable weather with sunny spells; the camellias and mimosas of the bay are in flower.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Kotor: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with February (13°C (55°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 05:57
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 17:51
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°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, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Kotor, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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
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
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 7°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 March a good time to visit Kotor?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Kotor in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Kotor?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Changeable weather with sunny spells; the camellias and mimosas of the bay are in flower.
+How warm is Kotor in March?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kotor in March?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.