Month guide · Kotor · Montenegro
Kotor in November
What November 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
November is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 9.7 hours of daylight. The wettest time of year, with long rainy spells; many tourist businesses close for the winter.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 9.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Kotor: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 30 days. Compared with October (21°C (70°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:36
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:23
- Daylight
- About 9.7 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea in September, pleasant October hiking, then heavy rain and closures from November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Kotor, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Ladder of Kotor trail
Allow two to three hours up to the higher switchbacks and wear proper shoes; the stone is loose in places.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
- Nature
Religious site · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Church of St Luke and St Nicholas Church
On St Luke's Square, the small Romanesque Church of St Luke dates from 1195 and for long periods served both Catholic and Orthodox congregations.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Experience · Bay of Kotor
Bay boat trip and Blue Cave
Choose a small speedboat tour in the morning, when the water in the cave is calmest and the light is best.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Views
Waterfront · Dobrota
Dobrota waterfront walk
A flat footpath runs north from the old town along the bay through Dobrota, past captains' mansions, little harbours and swimming platforms.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 9°C and 14 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 November a good time to visit Kotor?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Kotor in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Kotor?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The wettest time of year, with long rainy spells; many tourist businesses close for the winter.
+How warm is Kotor in November?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kotor in November?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.