Kotor in August

Hottest and most crowded; queues on the stair.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• SeptemberGreatWarm sea, thinner crowds.
• OctoberGreatMild; rain returns late in the month.
• MayGreatWarm; good for the fortress stair.
• JuneGreatWarm and long days; climb early.

• KotorHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 4 days
• Coast and Bay of Kotor, Montenegro · Kotor, Perast, Budva, Ulcinjhot

  The Bay of Kotor is one of Europe's wettest places in winter; summers hot, sea warm June–October.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Kotor summer festival events check

  July and August (check) · Old Town squares

  Concerts and stage sets; some lanes busy.

• Cruise season

  April–October

  Old-town lanes are full from about 09:00 to 16:00 on ship days.

Crowds · Montenegro overall

High

Prices · Montenegro overall

High

Montenegro overall: Peak prices, heat and cruise crowds; book everything.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kotor, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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