Kotor at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,670 h
- Rain a year
- 2,129 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Kotor
Kotor has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,670 hours of sunshine a year, Kotor is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
What is the weather like in Kotor in October?
In October, Kotor is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 234 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kotor.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min06:56 – 18:05
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 51 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Podgorica
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %8 %
- Seaweight 25 %59 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %53 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Kotor
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.1 – 22.2 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kotor ranges from 14.3 °C in February to 26.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From September to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.9 and 27.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.6° | 13.8° | 15.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.3° | 13.7° | 14.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.3° | 13.3° | 15.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.6° | 14.8° | 16.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.9° | 17.9° | 20.0° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 23.0° | 22.0° | 24.2° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 25.4° | 24.0° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.0° | 24.9° | 27.1° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 23.8° | 22.6° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.1° | 20.1° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.9° | 17.7° | 20.0° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.4° | 15.0° | 17.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Kotor
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Kotor, 58 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Kotor: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Kotor has about 11 rainy days with 234 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14 | 10° | 5° | 14.6° | 5.0 h | 13 | 221 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 11° | 5° | 14.3° | 5.6 h | 12 | 206 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 13° | 7° | 14.3° | 6.7 h | 12 | 196 |
| AprilApr | 23 | 17° | 10° | 15.6° | 7.3 h | 12 | 150 |
| MayMay | 48 | 21° | 15° | 18.9° | 8.2 h | 10 | 121 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 25° | 19° | 23.0° | 10.1 h | 7 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 28° | 22° | 25.4° | 10.9 h | 6 | 47 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 28° | 22° | 26.0° | 10.2 h | 6 | 67 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 24° | 18° | 23.8° | 7.7 h | 10 | 223 |
| OctoberOct | 39 | 20° | 14° | 21.1° | 6.4 h | 11 | 234 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 15° | 10° | 18.9° | 4.7 h | 14 | 327 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 11° | 6° | 16.4° | 4.7 h | 14 | 268 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
42.42° N, 18.77° E · 5 m · Europe/Podgorica
Best time to visit Kotor
The best time to visit Kotor is from June to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to July and from September to October. Rain is most frequent from March to April and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 327 mm.
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jul, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Apr, Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Kotor month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January10° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In January, Kotor is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 221 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kotor.
Kotor in January17February11° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In February, Kotor is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 206 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kotor.
Kotor in February21March13° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In March, Kotor is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 196 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kotor.
Kotor in March23April17° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In April, Kotor is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 150 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kotor.
Kotor in April48May21° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In May, Kotor is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kotor.
Kotor in May92June25° · Sea 23° · 10 h
In June, Kotor is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kotor.
Kotor in June98July28° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Kotor is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Kotor.
Kotor in July97August28° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In August, Kotor is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 67 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Kotor.
Kotor in August79September24° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In September, Kotor is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 223 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Kotor.
Kotor in September39October20° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In October, Kotor is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 234 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kotor.
Kotor in October18November15° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In November, Kotor is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 327 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kotor.
Kotor in November12December11° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In December, Kotor is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 268 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kotor.
Kotor in DecemberPlanning a trip to Kotor
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 40 min
- Distance
- 1,760 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Kotor
When is the best time to visit Kotor?
The best time to visit Kotor is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kotor?
The sea temperature in Kotor ranges from 14.3 °C in February to 26.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Kotor in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Kotor?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Kotor?
Rain is most frequent from March to April and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 327 mm. The driest month is July with 47 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kotor get?
Kotor gets around 2,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.9 hours a day; in November there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Kotor in?
Kotor uses the time zone Europe/Podgorica: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kotor?
A nonstop flight from London to Kotor takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,760 km.
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