Kotor · SpringMonth summary
Kotor weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
59°F – 70°F
🌧 Rainy days
47% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kotor in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Kotor. July remains slightly better (+1.6 pts).
By trip type
Kotor in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Kotor. Temperatures rise (21°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 47% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 43°F | 54°F | 43% | 0.3in | 7.5h | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ February | 45°F | 55°F | 39% | 0.3in | 8.9h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 46°F | 59°F | 43% | 0.3in | 10.0h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 52°F | 64°F | 39% | 0.2in | 11.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 59°F | 70°F | 47% | 0.2in | 12.8h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 68°F | 81°F | 27% | 0.1in | 13.8h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 73°F | 86°F | 16% | 0.1in | 13.8h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 73°F | 86°F | 19% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 68°F | 79°F | 31% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 59°F | 70°F | 34% | 0.2in | 9.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 54°F | 63°F | 48% | 0.5in | 7.8h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 46°F | 57°F | 40% | 0.4in | 7.3h | 4.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Kotor averages 70°F, 47% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +9°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -31%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kotor in May
Is May a good time to visit Kotor?
May is an acceptable time for Kotor (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (8.9/10) if possible.
What to do in Kotor in May?
With 70°F max and 12.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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