Kotor, MontenegroQuick decision
When to visit Kotor?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
23°C–30°C in July
🌧 Least rain
16% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (43%)
📅 Best score
8.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Old Town & RampartsApril–June or September–October — Venetian fortifications, 1,350 steps.
Bay CruiseMay–September — Bay of Kotor, Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks.
BeachesJune–September — Budva and its beaches 20 min away.
HikingApril–October — Lovćen, rampart trail and Mount Orjen.
Monthly climate data
Kotor weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 6°C | 12°C | 43% | 7.8 | 7.5h | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ February | 7°C | 13°C | 39% | 7.8 | 8.9h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 8°C | 15°C | 43% | 7.9 | 10.0h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 11°C | 18°C | 39% | 5.0 | 11.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 15°C | 21°C | 47% | 6.1 | 12.8h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 20°C | 27°C | 27% | 2.6 | 13.8h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 23°C | 30°C | 16% | 1.5 | 13.8h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 23°C | 30°C | 19% | 2.5 | 12.6h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 20°C | 26°C | 31% | 5.4 | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 21°C | 34% | 6.1 | 9.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 12°C | 17°C | 48% | 12.9 | 7.8h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 8°C | 14°C | 40% | 9.3 | 7.3h | 4.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 18°C, 43% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 29°C, 21% rainy days, 13.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 21°C, 38% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 13°C, 41% rainy days, 7.9h sunshine/day. Score: 4.7/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 16% rainy days and 30°C.
January is the wettest month with 43% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 30°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.7/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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