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Perast, Montenegro

Kotor · Montenegro

Perast is a small town in Kotor, Montenegro with a population of 551. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

551 Population 31/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
51.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Podgorica Timezone

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About Perast

Perast

Perast is a town in Coastal region of Montenegro. It is situated a few kilometres northwest of Kotor and is noted for its proximity to the islets of St. George and Our Lady of the Rocks.

People

Population551
Density31/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain51.7 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population551
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates42.4869°, 18.6992°
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 Perast

Perast is a small town in Montenegro (Kotor) with a population of 551. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 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.

Perast 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 95 feet.

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

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area17.8 sq mi (46.0 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates42.4869°N, 18.6992°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

1,317 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 72 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 78 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 145 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 83 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 52 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 75 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 92 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 47 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 149 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 74 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 53 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 133 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 97 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 133 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 144 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 79 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 94 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 114 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania M4.8 147 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 123 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 60 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m - 13 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 148 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

Perast 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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Radio Stations near Perast

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boka News - AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Kotor zabavna MP3 192 kbps
Radio Porto Montenegro dance, electro MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Perast

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
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

Libraries in Perast

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 Perast

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

Hotels in Perast

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Admiral
Bogišić Rooms and Apartment
Heritage Grand Perast By Rixos
Hotel Conte
Mandzurkevitc Palace Apartments
MaXhit Appartments
Mrsha Palace
Nauta
Per Astra
Smekja Palace
Vila Perast

Restaurants in Perast

16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Armonia
Bajova Kula
Đardin
Iberostar
Konoba Furešti
Konoba Perast
Laguna
Otok Bronza
Palace Jelena
Pescatore
Restaurant Admiral
Restaurant Conte
Sea Food Milosh
Šijavoga
Verige65
Vila Perast

Cafes in Perast

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boca Libre

Castles in Perast

6 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bujović Palace
Gendarmeriekaserne Jezevic 1883 Old Police-station Ježević (Fort Ježevići)
Palača Visković
Smekja Palace
Sveti Križ
Zmajević Palace

Breweries in Perast

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
FABRIKA CRAFT BREWERY DOO
Nitrox

Airports Near Perast

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 Perast

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pošta

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Perast

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of KotorCultural1979

Churches & Religious Organizations in Perast

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of St. John the Baptist
Crkva Imena Marijina / Сrkva Svete Marije 1774
Crkva Sv. Antuna Padovanskog
Crkva sv. Mihovila
Crkva svetog Križa
Gospa od Anđela
Kapela Sv. Arh. Mihaila 1882
Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Virgin
Our Lady of Carmen
Our Lady of the Rocks
Our Lady of the Rosaries
Saint Elias
St. Mark’s Church
St. Nicholas Church
St. Nikolo
Sv. Ivan (S. Giovanni) 1865
Sv. Nikola

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Podgorica
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Postal Code
85 336

🇲🇪 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Perast

Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor
Cultural · inscribed 1979
In the Middle Ages, this natural harbour on the Adriatic coast in Montenegro was an important artistic and commercial centre with its own famous schools of masonry and iconography. A large number of the monuments (including four Romanesque churches and the tow...

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 Perast

What is the population of Perast?

Perast has a population of 551 residents and is located in Montenegro. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 17.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Perast?

Perast 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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