Kotor · Montenegro
October
Autumn sets in: very few tourists, the bay is dramatic in cloud, and prices are very reasonable.
Strong option
#4 of 12 months
There are better months for Kotor — see the full ranking below.
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High
21°C
Low
13°C
Rain
168mm
Sun
6hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How October scores in Kotor
Weather
Good
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in October
- ↑October is the month when Kotor's geography works in its favour for atmosphere rather than against it. The Orjen and Lovćen mountains are frequently cloud-capped, the bay surface is broken by autumn light, and the warm stone walls of the Old Town take on an amber evening quality. It is, from a photographic and atmospheric standpoint, one of the most interesting months.
- ↑Prices are approximately 40–50% below peak summer levels. The Old Town is largely free of cruise ship passengers — the season ends in late October at most. Restaurants are uncrowded and welcoming, with autumn menus featuring local lamb, freshwater fish from Skadar Lake, and the season's new wine.
What you sacrifice
- ↓October is the beginning of the Kotor rainy season proper: 168mm, often arriving as multi-day rain events. Bay activities — kayaking, boat trips to Perast — are weather-dependent and can be disrupted for several days at a time.
- ↓The sea cools through October (down to 19–20°C by month's end) and swimming becomes marginal. Evenings require a proper jacket by mid-month.
How October compares to May (best month)
| Factor | October | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 6 | 9 |
| Value | 8 | 7 |
| Crowds | 8 | 7 |
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Kotor, not across destinations. Methodology →