Month guide · Kotor · Montenegro
Kotor in October
What October 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
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Pleasant early in the month, with the autumn rains arriving later; still a good hiking month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Kotor: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with September (26°C (79°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:57
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:03
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°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, October 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 October
October has no major recurring festival in Kotor, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Museum · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Cats of Kotor and the Cats Museum
Children enjoy a 'cat hunt' through the old town; the squares near St Luke's are reliable spots.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Neighbourhood · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Kotor Old Town
Enter through the 16th-century Sea Gate onto the Square of Arms, with its clock tower and the pillar of shame in front.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- After dark
Castle · Old Town (Stari Grad)
City walls and San Giovanni Fortress
Start at sunrise or in the hour before sunset; in summer the climb is fully exposed to the sun, so carry plenty of water.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Active
- Photo spot
- History
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Kotor.
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 13°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Kotor?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Kotor in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Kotor?
It is a shoulder-season month. Pleasant early in the month, with the autumn rains arriving later; still a good hiking month.
+How warm is Kotor in October?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kotor in October?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.