Best time to visit Kotor
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Kotor
30 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Kotor).
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Kotor-Perast-Budva-Kotor private tour with English speaking driver - 2
Blue Cave Kotor & Lady of the Rocks Private Tour (up to 9 people) - 3
Kotor: Blue Cave 3-hour PRIVATE boat tour with modern speedboat - 4
Kotor: #1 Rated Blue Cave, Secret Tunnels & Lady of the Rocks - 5
Kotor: Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks Island - Every 2 Hours - 6
Exclusive Blue Cave Kotor Swim, Mamula&Lady of the Rock 3 Hour - 7
Kotor Shore Excursion: Blue Cave & Lady of the Rocks (3h) - 8
Kotor: Blue Cave 3-hour GROUP boat tour with modern speedboat - 9
Kotor: Blue Cave, Submarine Base and Lady of the Rocks Tour - 10
Kotor: Top Rated Blue Cave, Submarine Tunnels & Lady of the Rocks - 11
Tuk Tuk Montenegro: Magnificent Boka Bay - 12
Kotor Private Boat Tour: Blue Cave & Lady of the Rocks (Up to 9) - 13
VIP Private Charter: Blue Cave & Lady of the Rocks (Flexible) - 14
Private Walking tour with Wine and Food - 15
Montenegro Private Tour: Kotor, Perast,Our Lady Of The Rock,Budva - 16
Kotor Private Speedboat Rental: Blue Cave & Lady of the Rocks - 17
AIRPORT TRANSFER Montenegro Budva Tivat Podgorica Kotor Perast - 18
The Great Montenegro Tour from Kotor - Private tour - 19
Kayak active tour - 20
Self-tailored Private Kotor Boat Tour Pay by the Hour - 21
Private Tour Cable car -Kotor- Perast- our Lady of the Rocks - 22
Blue Cave & Lady of the Rocks 3 hrs private tour (up to 5 pax) - 23
Private Speed Boat Tour to Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks - 3h - 24
Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home - 25
Great Montenegro Tour-Lovcen NP,Mausoleum Lovcen,River of Crnojevic,Sveti Stefan - 26
Kotor 3-Hour Boat tour to Blue Caves and Kotor Bay Adventure - 27
Blue cave, Mamula island, Submarine tunnels and Our lady of the Rocks (3h) - 28
Kotor Bay Escape: Blue Cave, Beach & Swimming Time - 29
North Montenegro, Durmitor, Tara & Ostrog Tour - 30
Kotor Old Town Walking Tour
Last refreshed 2026-10-18.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Kotor (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Kotor's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6–12 | 9 | 13 | 183 | 14.1 | 68% | 14 | 156 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
| Feb | 7–13 | 11 | 8 | 128 | 16.0 | 65% | 14 | 171 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 8–14 | 12 | 12 | 156 | 13.0 | 62% | 14 | 209 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| Apr | 10–17 | 15 | 11 | 127 | 11.5 | 63% | 14 | 229 | 5 | Quiet | 7 |
| May | 16–22 | 23 | 13 | 124 | 9.5 | 68% | 12 | 268 | 6 | Busy | 8 |
| Jun | 20–26 | 29 | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 65% | 11 | 293 | 8 | Peak | 8 |
| Jul | 23–30 | 33 | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 54% | 12 | 321 | 8 | Peak | 6 |
| Aug | 23–30 | 32 | 7 | 55 | 7.9 | 56% | 12 | 296 | 7 | Peak | 6 |
| Sep | 19–26 | 27 | 9 | 103 | 11.4 | 60% | 13 | 235 | 5 | Moderate | 9 |
| Oct | 16–21 | 22 | 11 | 129 | 11.7 | 69% | 12 | 209 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Nov | 12–17 | 16 | 12 | 159 | 13.3 | 70% | 14 | 145 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Dec | 9–14 | 12 | 15 | 232 | 15.5 | 74% | 14 | 130 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
UV Index in Kotor by Month
UV index in Kotor peaks at 8 (very high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in January. July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
September
9/1019–26°C (feels 27°C) · 9 rain days (103h) · 235 sun hours · 60% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
June
8/1020–26°C (feels 29°C) · 6 rain days (65h) · 293 sun hours · 65% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
May
8/1016–22°C · 13 rain days (124h) · 268 sun hours · 68% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
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January
5/106–12°C (feels 9°C) · 13 rain days (183h) · 156 sun hours · 68% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
6/107–13°C (feels 11°C) · 8 rain days (128h) · 171 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
March
6/108–14°C (feels 12°C) · 12 rain days (156h) · 209 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
April
7/1010–17°C (feels 15°C) · 11 rain days (127h) · 229 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
July
6/1023–30°C (feels 33°C) · 3 rain days (27h) · 321 sun hours · 54% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 8 (very high)
August
6/1023–30°C (feels 32°C) · 7 rain days (55h) · 296 sun hours · 56% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
October
8/1016–21°C · 11 rain days (129h) · 209 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
November
6/1012–17°C (feels 16°C) · 12 rain days (159h) · 145 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
December
4/109–14°C (feels 12°C) · 15 rain days (232h) · 130 sun hours · 74% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Kotor
When is the best time to visit Kotor?
September is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 19–26°C (9 rainy days). The top three months by score are September, June, May.
What is the worst time to visit Kotor?
December is the lowest-scoring month (4/10). Typical conditions: 9–14°C (15 rainy days).
Is Kotor too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Kotor?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in December and peaks in July. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Kotor have good weather but fewer tourists?
October (climate 8/10, crowd index 5) and April (climate 7/10, crowd index 30) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Kotor by month?
UV peaks at 8 (very high) in July and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 8, Jul 8, Aug 7, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 2, Dec 1. July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Kotor in July?
July is the peak UV month in Kotor, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Kotor on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, April, May, June, August, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Kotor bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 2 months: February, March. The worst month is March with a typical-day mean of 10 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 16 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.