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Best time to visit Kotor: month by month
Short answer
May to June and September to October are best, with highs of about 22–27°C and warm sea. July and August are hot at around 30°C, often more in the enclosed bay, and the busiest for cruise ships. Winter is quiet and cheap but very rainy.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C | 6°C | 14 | low |
| Feb | 12°C | 6°C | 8 | low |
| Mar | 13°C | 7°C | 11 | low |
| Apr | 16°C | 10°C | 13 | medium |
| May | 22°C | 15°C | 12 | high |
| Jun | 27°C | 21°C | 5 | high |
| Jul | 30°C | 23°C | 3 | very high |
| Aug | 30°C | 23°C | 8 | very high |
| Sep | 25°C | 19°C | 8 | high |
| Oct | 22°C | 16°C | 9 | medium |
| Nov | 17°C | 12°C | 17 | low |
| Dec | 14°C | 8°C | 14 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs of 13–22°C with 11–13 rainy days; green and quiet, with the sea warming by late May.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of 27–30°C, lows of 21–23°C and few rainy days; crowded with cruise passengers and coast traffic.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September is 25°C and October 22°C with about 8–9 rainy days; November turns wet with 17 rainy days.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild at 12–14°C but one of the rainiest places in Europe, with 8–14 rainy days; quiet and cheap.
Events worth planning around
- Kotor Carnival (February).
- Boka Night, with decorated boats on the bay (August).
When to avoid
Days with several large cruise ships in July and August, when the Old Town is packed from 9:00 to 17:00. November to January is the wettest period.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Kotor?
June or September: warm, sea temperatures good for swimming, fewer crowds than July and August.
Is Kotor crowded with cruise ships?
On busy days yes, mostly 9:00–17:00. Check the port's cruise calendar online.
Is Kotor worth visiting in winter?
It is quiet and cheap, but very rainy; the Carnival in February adds life.