Month guide · Kotor · Montenegro
Kotor in May
What May is really like in Kotor: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Kotor. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 14.6 hours of daylight. Warm and green, good for the wall climb and Lovćen; sea swimming begins late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 14.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Kotor: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with April (19°C (66°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:23
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 19:59
- Daylight
- About 14.6 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°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, May rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Kotor, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · Dobrota
Dobrota waterfront walk
Walk out in the late afternoon and swim from one of the platforms, then return as the walls light up after dark.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
Market · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Kotor green market
Just outside the Sea Gate, the covered market sells local fruit, vegetables, fish, honey, olive oil, Njeguši cheese and prosciutto.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
Religious site · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Cathedral of Saint Tryphon
Climb to the upper-level treasury for a close look at the silver reliquaries and a view down into the nave.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Iconic
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
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 14°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Kotor?
One of the best months to visit Kotor. The other best months are June and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Kotor?
It is one of the best months to visit Kotor. Warm and green, good for the wall climb and Lovćen; sea swimming begins late in the month.
+How warm is Kotor in May?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kotor in May?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.