Bay of Kotor Water Temperature
Updated Thu 12:53 (Europe/Podgorica)
Montenegro · Forecast updated Sep 24, 2026, 12:53 UTC · refresh delayed
Current Sea Temperature
25.1°C
77.2°F
Warm water
Valid Sep 24, 2026, 12:53 (Europe/Podgorica). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
Close to average
The typical September average is 25.2°C (77.4°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 1.1°C
Seven-day average: 26.4°C, versus 27.5°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Warm water
Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
The Bay of Kotor is a sheltered Adriatic bay. Its water can differ from the open coast, so use this page for the temperature trend and the forecast page for wind, waves and tide.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Bay of Kotor, typical monthly averages range from about 13.6°C (56.5°F) in February to 27.1°C (80.8°F) in July.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Bay of Kotor has been 28.0°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Bay of Kotor, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14.1–14.9°C | 14.4°C / 57.9°F |
| February | 13.0–14.2°C | 13.6°C / 56.5°F |
| March | 14.2–15.0°C | 14.7°C / 58.5°F |
| April | 15.5–17.7°C | 16.6°C / 61.9°F |
| May | 19.4–20.8°C | 20.0°C / 68.0°F |
| June | 24.0–25.6°C | 24.6°C / 76.3°F |
| July | 26.4–27.5°C | 27.1°C / 80.8°F |
| August | 26.1–27.7°C | 27.0°C / 80.6°F |
| September | 24.7–25.7°C | 25.2°C / 77.4°F |
| October | 20.2–22.8°C | 21.7°C / 71.1°F |
| November | 18.0–19.7°C | 18.6°C / 65.5°F |
| December | 15.9–16.2°C | 16.0°C / 60.8°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (42.46, 18.71). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Bay of Kotor in January
Typical January water temperature near Bay of Kotor is 14.4°C (57.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.1–14.9°C.
Bay of Kotor in February
Typical February water temperature near Bay of Kotor is 13.6°C (56.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 13.0–14.2°C.
Bay of Kotor in March
Typical March water temperature near Bay of Kotor is 14.7°C (58.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.2–15.0°C.
Bay of Kotor in April
Typical April water temperature near Bay of Kotor is 16.6°C (61.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.5–17.7°C.
Bay of Kotor in May
Typical May water temperature near Bay of Kotor is 20.0°C (68.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.4–20.8°C.
Bay of Kotor in June
Typical June water temperature near Bay of Kotor is 24.6°C (76.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.0–25.6°C.
Bay of Kotor in July
Typical July water temperature near Bay of Kotor is 27.1°C (80.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.4–27.5°C.
Bay of Kotor in August
Typical August water temperature near Bay of Kotor is 27.0°C (80.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.1–27.7°C.
Bay of Kotor in September
Typical September water temperature near Bay of Kotor is 25.2°C (77.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.7–25.7°C.
Bay of Kotor in October
Typical October water temperature near Bay of Kotor is 21.7°C (71.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.2–22.8°C.
Bay of Kotor in November
Typical November water temperature near Bay of Kotor is 18.6°C (65.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.0–19.7°C.
Bay of Kotor in December
Typical December water temperature near Bay of Kotor is 16.0°C (60.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.9–16.2°C.
Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 21.6°C / 70.9°F | 24.9°C / 76.9°F | 27.5°C / 81.5°F |
| July | 25.7°C / 78.3°F | 26.8°C / 80.2°F | 28.4°C / 83.1°F |
| August | 26.5°C / 79.7°F | 28.1°C / 82.5°F | 29.8°C / 85.6°F |
| September | 24.1°C / 75.4°F | 27.4°C / 81.3°F | 29.7°C / 85.5°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2781 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Bay of Kotor
Fjord-like Adriatic bay with sheltered, clear water and rocky shores.
- Area
- Kotor
Bay of Kotor Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Bay of Kotor today?
The current sea surface temperature near Bay of Kotor is 25.1°C (77.2°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 28.0°C.
When is the water warmest in Bay of Kotor?
The water is typically warmest in July, at around 27.1°C (80.8°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Bay of Kotor?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 13.6°C (56.5°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in Bay of Kotor today?
At 25.1°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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