The best months to visit Bay of Kotor are May – Oct. 22–32°C, 200+ sunny days.
Quick facts
Currency EUR (Euro) Montenegro uses EUR (not EU member)
Language Montenegrin English common in coastal towns
Timezone CET (UTC+1) CEST (UTC+2) Mar–Oct
Best Months May – Oct 22–32°C, 200+ sunny days
Daily Budget ~$50–75 USD €45–70 per day
Visa 90 days visa-free EU/US/UK/AU/CA no visa needed
When to go
A medieval walled city wedged between mountains and southern Europe's deepest fjord, where Venetian palaces crumble into turquoise water beneath fortress walls.
Getting Around in Bay of Kotor
- Blue Line buses connect all bay towns (€1–3, frequent in summer). Kotor–Perast €1, Kotor–Budva €3, Kotor–Herceg Novi €4
- Rental cars from €25–35/day, essential for Lovćen, Durmitor, and Skadar Lake. Roads are narrow and mountainous. Drive defensively
- Water taxis between bay towns (€5–15) are faster and more scenic than road transport. Negotiate at any harbour
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Bay of Kotor travel guide.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1) (CEST (UTC+2) Mar–Oct)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bay of Kotor?
The best months to visit Bay of Kotor are May – Oct (22–32°C, 200+ sunny days), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Bay of Kotor budget breakdown.
