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Kotor, Montenegro

Kotor · Montenegro

Kotor is a small city in Kotor, Montenegro with a population of 5,345. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,345 Population 41/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
51.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Podgorica Timezone

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About Kotor

Kotor

Kotor, historically known as Cattaro, is a town in Coastal region of Montenegro. It is located in a secluded part of the Bay of Kotor. The city has a population of 13,347 and is the administrative center of Kotor Municipality.

People

Population5,345
Density41/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain51.7 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population5,345
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates42.4207°, 18.7683°
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica
Country🇲🇪 Montenegro
State / ProvinceKotor
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation51.7 inches (1,314 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kotor

Kotor is a small city in Montenegro (Kotor) with a population of 5,345. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Podgorica.

Kotor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above Montenegro avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area129.3 sq mi (335.0 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates42.4207°N, 18.7683°W
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above Montenegro avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,347 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 80 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 87 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 136 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 92 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 60 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 145 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 83 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 86 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 55 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 94 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 65 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 44 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 124 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 124 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 103 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 88 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania M4.8 138 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 105 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 125 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 MONTENEGRO Earthquake 3.0 m 131 51 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m - 4 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.4 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 5.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 7.2 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 6.3 in

Kotor has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Kotor

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gradska Muzika Kotor - - - -
Osnovna škola "Njegoš" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kotor

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boka News - AAC+ 48 kbps
El Radio Podgorica - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Kotor zabavna MP3 192 kbps
Radio Budva pop - zabavna - vesti MP3 128 kbps
Arena Radio (GB) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Svetigora (RU) - AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Porto Montenegro dance, electro MP3 320 kbps
Antena M - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cetinje dance, electronic MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Kotor

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
4th-century mosaic floor
Arheološki muzej
Biljarda
Birth house of Njegoš
Cat's museum
City Museum
Etnografski muzej Crne Gore
Government House - National Museum of Montenegro
House of Ivo Andrić
Maritime Museum (Former place of Grgurina family 18th century)
Mausoleum of Njegoš
Mausoleum of Njegoš
Mikhail Bulgakov “Museum of the great master”
Museum of King Nikola I Petrović
Muzej Grada Perasta
Muzej novca
Naval Heritage Collection Museum
Rezevici Memorial House
The Red Commune Memorial

Libraries in Kotor

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Centralna biblioteka Đurđe Crnojević0.0
Državni arhiv Crne Gore0.0
Gradska biblioteka0.0
Gradska čitaonica "Njegoš"0.0
MontEco0.0
Old Library0.0
Russian library0.0
ГРАДСКА БИБЛИОТЕКА И ЧИТАОНИЦА0.0

Farmers Markets in Kotor

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arsenal Elektro
BAJERM - proizvodnja aluminijumske stolarije
DADI
Farmers Market
Gradska pjaca
Kuca Plastike
Trg 21. Novembar
Trznica
Zelena Pijaca
Zelena Pijaca
Zelena pijaca Seljanovo
Пијаца

Hotels in Kotor

16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apartments Popovic
Astoria
Boutique Hotel Hippocampus
Cattaro - (Napoleon Theatre Building)
Cattaro Lux
Guesthouse BiT Accommodation
Hippocampus
Kotor Nest
Marija
Montecristo
Palazzo Drusko
Parteli
Porto In
Sunrise Apartments
Tianis
Vardar

Restaurants in Kotor

43 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Astoria
Atrism
Bastion
Bastion 3
BBQ Tanjga
Bocalibre
Boka
Cesarica
Citadela
Dobro'ta Steet Food
Galion
Giardino
Kantun
Karampna
Konoba Akustik
Konoba Roma
Konoba Scala Santa
Konoba Trpeza
La Catedral Pasta Bar
La Piazzetta
Ladovina
Little Bay
Marenda Grill House
MOJA Kafanica
Paparon
Pepe Nero
Pescaria Dekaderon
Pizzeria Sara
Przun
Pržun
Rada
Raffi
Restaurant City
Resto Bar Taraca
Restoran Stari Grad
Scorpion
STEAK HOUSE
STEAK HOUSE
The Square Pub
Vardar
Walker
Walter
Рандеву

Cafes in Kotor

26 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bahus
Bobalicious
Boka Restaurant
CAVE coffee
cesare
Cornelia
Dojmi
Fortuna snack bar
Forza
Franovići
Klub Invalida
Lav gastro bar
Mon Bistro
O'Clock Coffee
Old Winery
Ombra
Ombra
Patisserie
Perovići
Perper
Pisatera
San Giovanni
Siempre
Soleil
Sulzer
Tanjga

Cinemas in Kotor

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kino Boka

Theatres in Kotor

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Summer Stage

Castles in Kotor

5 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Buca palace
The Drago Palace
The Grgurina Palace
The Palace Bizanti
The Pima Palace

Dentists in Kotor

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ME #4560975489

Bus Stations in Kotor

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kotor bus station

Gas Stations in Kotor

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eko Kotor

Banks in Kotor

10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Addiko Bank
CKB
ERSTE Bank
Hipotekarna banka
Lovćen Banka
Lovcen Banka
NLB Banca
NLB Bank
Prva banka CG
Zapad Banka

Shopping Malls in Kotor

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kamelija

Breweries in Kotor

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
FABRIKA CRAFT BREWERY DOO
Nitrox

Airports Near Kotor

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković AirportDBVLarge Airport
Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci AirbaseTGDLarge Airport
Tivat AirportTIVMedium Airport
Ćemovsko Polje / Špiro Mugoša Airfield-Small Airport
Nikšić Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kotor

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pošta Crne Gore
Škaljari 85330

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kotor

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Saint Luke
Church of St Nicolas
Church of St Paul
Church of St. Peter from Cetinje
Crkva Svete Klare / Svetog Antuna
St. Anna church
St. Tryphon Cathedral
Svete Marije Koleđate
Sveti Đorđe

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Podgorica
Elevation
474 m (1,555 ft)

🇲🇪 About Montenegro

Capital Podgorica
Population 622,345
Area 14,026 km²
GDP (USD) $7,644,389,160
GDP per capita $12,260
HDI 0.844
Life expectancy 77.6 years
Internet users 89.8%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Montenegrin
Calling code +382
TLD .me
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Montenegro

20 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nova godina
Jan 2 New Year's Day Nova godina
Jan 6 Orthodox Christmas Eve Badnji dan
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Božić
Jan 8 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Božić
Apr 3 Good Friday Veliki petak
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Uskrs
Apr 6 Easter Monday Uskrs
Apr 10 Good Friday Vaskrs
Apr 13 Easter Monday Vaskrs
May 1 Labour Day Praznik rada
May 2 Labour Day Praznik rada
May 21 Independence Day Dan nezavisnosti
May 22 Independence Day Dan nezavisnosti
Jul 13 Statehood Day Dan državnosti
Jul 14 Statehood Day Dan državnosti
Nov 1 Catholic All Saints' Day Svi Sveti
Dec 24 Catholic Christmas Eve Badnji dan
Dec 25 Catholic Christmas Day Božić
Dec 26 Catholic St. Stephen's Day Božić

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kotor

What is the population of Kotor?

Kotor has a population of 5,345 residents and is located in Montenegro. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 129.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kotor?

Kotor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches.

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