Kotor climate
Can Kotor's mild coast fit a wet winter and a busy summer?
Kotor's local climate reference describes a Mediterranean pattern with a 15.2 degree Celsius annual average, July at 24.1 degrees, January at 7.7 degrees, and about 2,152 millimeters of yearly precipitation. Autumn and winter receive the most rain, while summer is the drier and more visitor-heavy season.
That can suit someone who prefers mild winters and long outdoor seasons, but a coastal home needs more than a pleasant temperature. Inspect damp, mold, roof and wall condition, drainage, ventilation, heating, cooling, shade, steps, retaining walls, and the route to care after a heavy storm.
Living through the seasons
Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.
- Overall Comfort
- Very Good
3.5 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 83°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 13 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Very Good
Mild · 83°F
Excellent
4.1 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 38°F / 3°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 22 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Very Good
Very Good
Good
3.9 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 71%
- Comfortable Months
- 6 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1574 peak sun hrs/yr
Fair
Good
Air, allergies, and weather
Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.
Air and allergies
- Air Quality
- Excellent
- Allergy Levels
- Moderate
4.4 / 5
Good
Current AQI
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Current PM2.5
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Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 9.1 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- Toughest Months
- Jan, Feb, Dec
- Heat Risk
- Low
- Drought Risk
- Medium (0.4-0.6)
- Weather Volatility
- Moderate
Good · 9.1 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Very Good
3 / 5
Kotor in everyday life
Could Kotor work for you?
What may work well
- Mild winters and a long coastal season can support outdoor life for much of the year.
- The bay, old town, nearby villages, and museums provide varied ways to spend time outside the home.
- A clear seasonal pattern helps the household plan around rain, heat, traffic, and quieter months.
What to think about
- Kotor receives heavy annual rainfall, especially in autumn and winter.
- Damp, mold, drainage, wet stairs, retaining walls, and repairs deserve close attention.
- Summer heat, traffic, visitors, and limited quiet can change how pleasant an outdoor route feels.
Make the Kotor seasons workable
Check wet season performance
Inspect roof, windows, walls, drainage, lower levels, retaining walls, steps, mold, heating, ventilation, and repair response after rain.
Plan summer shade and quiet
Review shade, cooling, water, crowds, traffic, parking, indoor rest, and a less busy route to the market, waterfront, care, and home.
Keep outdoor plans flexible
Use the bay, old town, markets, museums, and nearby villages when the forecast, surfaces, traffic, and energy fit. Keep an indoor plan close.
Track current conditions
Check official weather, air, road, water, traffic, and emergency notices before longer walks, drives, boat trips, or care appointments.
Questions retirees ask
What is Kotor's climate like?
A local climate reference describes a Mediterranean pattern with a 15.2 degree Celsius annual average, July at 24.1 degrees, January at 7.7 degrees, and about 2,152 millimeters of annual rain. Autumn and winter are the wettest periods.
Is Kotor rainy in winter?
Yes. The local climate reference identifies autumn and winter as the wettest seasons. Inspect roofs, walls, drainage, damp, heating, steps, retaining walls, and the route to care after rain.
Can I walk outside in summer?
Often, but shade, water, traffic, crowds, parking, and a quiet return matter. Visit the routes during the busiest season and at the hour you would normally use them.
What air information is available?
Kotor has an air monitoring station in Dobrota, while the current city air value is time-specific. Check current readings, smoke, traffic, humidity, and indoor ventilation before outdoor plans.
Kotor climate offers mild temperatures and a long coastal season, but the rain is a defining part of the home decision. Visit after a storm, inspect the walls and route, and see whether the household can enjoy summer without losing patience with traffic and crowds.
Sources
Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.
Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.
- NASA POWER
Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk
- Open-Meteo Air Quality + Humidity Heuristic
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution, Weather Volatility
Checked 2026-07-10
- World Resources Institute (WRI)
Used for Drought Risk
Checked 2026-07-13
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