Month guide · Kotor · Montenegro
Kotor in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Kotor. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Warm sea and fewer families, though cruise ships keep coming; one of the best months overall.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Kotor: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with August (30°C (86°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:25
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:55
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Kotor, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Church of St Luke and St Nicholas Church
Step inside both to compare the plain medieval interior with the gilded Orthodox iconostasis next door.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
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
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
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Kotor.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 17°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Kotor?
One of the best months to visit Kotor. The other best months are May–June. Compare every month.
Kotor in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Kotor?
It is one of the best months to visit Kotor. Warm sea and fewer families, though cruise ships keep coming; one of the best months overall.
+How warm is Kotor in September?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kotor in September?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.