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Kotor in April

Spring walking

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

April is a good time to visit Kotor.

April is mild and good for walking the walls and the bay towns.

7/10 overall10–19°CModerate crowds€€€
Weather6.5/10
Crowds7/10
Prices€€€
Events4/10

April in detail

What April actually feels like

Weather
10–19°C
Mild, around 19°C.
Crowds
Moderate
Building as cruise ships return.
Prices
€€€
Moderate rates.

+Mild weather for the fortress climb.

–Cruise season begins.

My tip for April

Check cruise schedules and visit on days with no ship in port.

  • Hiking
  • Perast

How April compares

Against the other eleven months

4th of 12 overall in Kotor, 6th for weather, 6th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

See all twelve months for Kotor

Plan around

What’s on in Kotor in April

Cruise crowds

April–October

Ship days fill the old town from about 10am to 4pm.

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Weather

Weather in Kotor in April

In April Kotor averages a high of 19°C (66°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F), with about 159 mm of rain or snow over 12 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C); the wettest month is November.

Average high
19°C
66°F
Average low
10°C
50°F
Precipitation
159 mm
Wet days
12

Climate data: Hydrological and Meteorological Service of Montenegro (Herceg Novi, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

Kotor in April: the questions people ask

Is April a good time to visit Kotor?
April is a good time to visit Kotor. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Kotor overall (6 for weather, 6 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Mild weather for the fortress climb. The main downside: Cruise season begins.
What is the weather like in Kotor in April?
Average highs are around 19°C and lows around 10°C. Expect about 159 mm of rain or snow over roughly 12 wet days. Mild, around 19°C. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C).
Is Kotor crowded in April?
Crowds are moderate. Building as cruise ships return. The quietest month is January.
How expensive is Kotor in April?
Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Moderate rates. The best-value month is January.
When is the best time to visit Kotor?
In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (April ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.

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Mild weather for the fortress climb.

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