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Kotor, Montenegro · Temperate oceanic

Kotor: best months to visit

June (8.8/10) · January (4.1/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 42.42°N · 18.77°E
⚡ Quick answer
June
Depends on your goals
8.8/10
☀️ Jun
Top score (8.8/10)
🌤️ Sep
Alt. (8.2/10)
Jan
Plus rude (4.1/10)
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When to visit Kotor?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Kotor, June and September clearly stand out. January concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 June · 8.8 September · 8.2 May · 7.6 October · 7.5 ⚠️ January · 4.1
4.1
Jan
4.3
Feb
4.3
Mar
7.3
Apr
7.6
May
8.8
Jun
6.1
Jul
5.9
Aug
8.2
Sep
7.5
Oct
4.3
Nov
4.2
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Kotor offers 5 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.8 in June vs 4.1 in January.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 5 comfortable months (Apr · May · Jun · Sep · Oct)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
🌥️ January →43°F54°F36%7.8mm4.4h4.1/10Decent period
🌥️ February →45°F55°F34%7.8mm5.3h4.3/10Decent period
🌥️ March →46°F59°F37%7.9mm5.8h4.3/10Decent period
⛅ April →52°F64°F31%5.0mm7.0h7.3/10Best period
☀️ May →59°F70°F37%6.1mm7.2h7.6/10Best period
☀️ June →68°F81°F22%2.6mm8.7h8.8/10Best period
⛅ July →73°F86°F14%1.5mm9.2h6.1/10Decent period
🌥️ August →73°F86°F18%2.5mm8.3h5.9/10Decent period
☀️ September →68°F79°F28%5.4mm6.8h8.2/10Best period
☀️ October →59°F70°F30%6.1mm5.7h7.5/10Best period
🌥️ November →54°F63°F43%12.9mm4.4h4.3/10Decent period
🌥️ December →46°F57°F36%9.3mm4.4h4.2/10Decent period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Apr → Jun
Good transition
Mar · Jul · Aug · Nov
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (June)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
7.7 · Moderate-Strong
💧 Humidity feel
65°F · Humid
☔ Rain
22% · 2.6 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
8.7h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Kotor

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

Annual data unavailable for this destination.
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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

🏖️ Beaches: Jun-Sept🌊 Swell: Sept-Mar🚤 Water activities
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

🎟️ Activities & tours · Kotor

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach trip.

Country · Montenegro

🗣️LanguageMonténégrin
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trendData unavailable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 86°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 54°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 43%

🏖️ Beach trip

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location

Where is Kotor ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Temperate oceanic climate with a 8.8 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
42.42°N · 18.77°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Kotor?
June is the best month with 81°F highs, 68°F lows, 8.7h of sunshine and 22.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Kotor get in June?
Kotor averages 8.7 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Kotor?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Kotor in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 68°F, while afternoon highs average 81°F.
Is Kotor good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Kotor scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.2/10.
When should you avoid Kotor?
January is the most difficult month to visit Kotor, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.