Kotor in October
Autumn calm
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is a reasonable month in Kotor — with trade-offs.
October is mild and calmer, good for walking and day trips.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 13–22°C
- Mild, around 22°C, with heavy rain.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Moderate on cruise days.
- Prices
- €€€
- Moderate rates.
+Mild days and calmer old town.
–Rain returns.
My tip for October
Go early in the month for the best weather.
- Walking
- Old town
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Kotor, 6th for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Kotor in October
- Cruise crowds
- Ship days fill the old town from about 10am to 4pm.
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Weather
Weather in Kotor in October
In October Kotor averages a high of 23°C (73°F) and a low of 13°C (55°F), with about 199 mm of rain or snow over 10 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
- 23°C
- 73°F
- Average low
- 13°C
- 55°F
- Precipitation
- 199 mm
- Wet days
- 10
Climate data: Hydrological and Meteorological Service of Montenegro (Herceg Novi, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Kotor in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Kotor?
- October is a reasonable month in Kotor — with trade-offs. It ranks 5 of 12 months in Kotor overall (6 for weather, 7 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Mild days and calmer old town. The main downside: Rain returns.
- What is the weather like in Kotor in October?
- Average highs are around 23°C and lows around 13°C. Expect about 199 mm of rain or snow over roughly 10 wet days. Mild, around 22°C, with heavy rain. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C).
- Is Kotor crowded in October?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Moderate on cruise days. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Kotor in October?
- 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 (October ranks 5 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.