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Kotor weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
May–Jun, Sep–OctBest time to visit

When to go to Kotor

May–June and September–October have warm seas and fewer cruise ships. July–August is hot and crowded; winters are mild, wet and quiet.

Kotor weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January10°C50°F5°C41°F156 mm82%Cold
February11°C52°F5°C42°F152 mm81%Cool
March14°C58°F8°C46°F138 mm79%Cool
April18°C65°F11°C52°F103 mm76%Pleasant
May23°C73°F16°C60°F89 mm74%Pleasant
June27°C81°F20°C67°F67 mm69%Pleasant
July32°C89°F22°C72°F42 mm58%Pleasant
August32°C90°F23°C73°F43 mm56%Pleasant
September27°C80°F18°C65°F116 mm65%Pleasant
October21°C71°F14°C58°F138 mm74%Pleasant
November16°C62°F11°C51°F187 mm80%Rainy
December12°C53°F6°C44°F178 mm81%Rainy

Best months across Montenegro

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
KotorMay–Jun, Sep–OctAug (32°C)
BudvaMay–Jun, SepAug (32°C)
TivatMay–Jun, Sep–OctAug (32°C)
Herceg NoviMay–Jun, Sep–OctAug (32°C)
PodgoricaApr–Jun, Sep–OctAug (34°C)
UlcinjMay–Jun, SepAug (32°C)
ŽabljakJan–Feb, Jun–SepAug (22°C)
BarMay–Jun, Sep–OctAug (32°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Kotor?

May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–June and September–October have warm seas and fewer cruise ships. July–August is hot and crowded; winters are mild, wet and quiet.

When is the rainy season in Kotor?

Rain peaks in November with about 187 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Nov–Feb.

What is the hottest month in Kotor?

August, with average highs of 32°C (90°F).

How cold does Kotor get?

The coolest nights are in January, averaging 5°C (41°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 3.3°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.