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Kotor's red-roofed old town and the bay seen from the fortress walls

Kotor in March

Spring in the bay

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

March is a below-average month in Kotor.

March is calm and green, with a quiet old town and few ships.

5.5/10 overall7–16°CLow crowds€€
Weather5/10
Crowds8.5/10
Prices€€
Events3.5/10

March in detail

What March actually feels like

Weather
7–16°C
Mild, around 16°C, with rain.
Crowds
Low
Quiet.
Prices
€€
Low rates.

+Green mountains and calm water.

–Still rainy.

My tip for March

Drive the Kotor serpentine road for the bay view.

  • Walking
  • Old town

How March compares

Against the other eleven months

7th of 12 overall in Kotor, 8th for weather, 3rd for space, 4th 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 March

Heavy rain

November–March

Kotor's winter is very wet.

Not set on March?

Months I'd choose over March

Weather

Weather in Kotor in March

In March Kotor averages a high of 16°C (61°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with about 199 mm of rain or snow over 13 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
16°C
61°F
Average low
7°C
45°F
Precipitation
199 mm
Wet days
13

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

Quick answers

Kotor in March: the questions people ask

Is March a good time to visit Kotor?
March is a below-average month in Kotor. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Kotor overall (8 for weather, 3 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Green mountains and calm water. The main downside: Still rainy.
What is the weather like in Kotor in March?
Average highs are around 16°C and lows around 7°C. Expect about 199 mm of rain or snow over roughly 13 wet days. Mild, around 16°C, with rain. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C).
Is Kotor crowded in March?
Crowds are low. Quiet. The quietest month is January.
How expensive is Kotor in March?
Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Low 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 (March ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.

Still going to Kotor in March?

Book early and plan around the busiest hours — still rainy.

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