Kotor · Montenegro
September
The second great window: sea still warm, crowds thinning, prices dropping, Old Town recoverable.
Best match
#2 of 12 months
September is one of the best times to visit Kotor.
Climate
High
27°C
Low
18°C
Rain
102mm
Sun
8.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How September scores in Kotor
Weather
Outstanding
Value
Good
Crowds
Good
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Outstanding
What you gain in September
- ↑September is the second of Kotor's two recommended windows (alongside May) and many experienced visitors prefer it. The cruise ship season begins winding down from mid-September and by the last week the Old Town has noticeably more breathing room. The sea remains warm (24°C) and swimmable, and the surrounding mountains take on a golden-brown autumn quality that is genuinely beautiful.
- ↑Prices drop 25–35% from August levels as the high season ends. The same restaurants and hotels that were inaccessible without long-advance booking in July are available with short notice or walk-in. The konoba owners and hotel staff have time for their guests again.
- ↑The climb to the Fortress of San Giovanni is at its best in September — 27°C rather than 32°C, and the views from the top cover the bay in its early autumn colours with dramatically clear air after the summer haze clears.
What you sacrifice
- ↓September brings the return of significant rainfall: 102mm, often arriving as dramatic afternoon thunderstorms that roll quickly over the Orjen range. The weather can change from clear blue to a fierce storm in under an hour. Keep a flexible afternoon schedule.
- ↓The first two weekends of September still see meaningful cruise ship traffic and regional visitors from Serbia and Bosnia on holiday. The real relief in crowds comes from around September 12–15 when the summer holiday season ends across the region.
How September compares to May (best month)
| Factor | September | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 9 | 9 |
| Value | 6 | 7 |
| Crowds | 6 | 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 →