Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is July 2027 a good month to visit Kotor?
Packed — the typical July day in Kotor is busier than 86% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in July, that is the trade. If not, January is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Kotor's own year — not a headcount.
July is Kotor at its busiest: hot and dry, around 30°C / 85°F, and Busy or Packed on all 31 days — 17 of them Packed, the other 14 Busy.
No — not if you want Kotor to yourself. Every one of July's 31 days in our window is Busy or Packed, and the typical day is Packed. It is crowded throughout. Expect around 30 °C by day, with rain on about 3 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. Cruise ships call on 27 of the 31 days, 4 at once on Sunday 18 July. No week of July is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead. For similar weather with fewer people, come in June or September. The crush is at the Sea Gate and the main squares; the quiet is at the bay by boat.
In short, worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds.
Across the 12 months we forecast for Kotor, July is the busiest of them all. Its heaviest day is Thu 29 Jul, busier than 99% of the year; its lightest is Sat 3 Jul at 69%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Plan around the heat — around 30°C by day.
Refilling costs nothing and saves the walk to find a shop.
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How busy is Kotor in July?
The busiest days are the 8th, 13th, 18th and 29th, and 27 more.
Cruise ships are in port on 27 of 31 days; the heaviest is Sun 18 Jul, 4 ships in at once. Those mornings fill the squares first — start early, or save them for indoors.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 69% of the year and its heaviest at 99%, so where you land inside it matters. Daylight runs about 15 hours.
Either side of it, June is a little calmer.
The lightest days are the 3rd, 10th and 17th. Still busy — but the easiest of the month.
Thu 01 Jul Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 08:00–18:00
- Norwegian Sun — guest capacity 1,936 08:00–18:00
Record Kotor on Thu 1 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,886 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 3 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 02 Jul Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Constellation — guest capacity 2,130 08:00–18:00
- Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 08:00–17:00
Record Kotor on Fri 2 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,962 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 3 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 03 Jul Busy busier than 69% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Kotor on Sat 3 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Sat 26 Jun (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 04 Jul Busy busier than 75% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Lirica — guest capacity 1,984 15:00–20:00
- Star Clipper — guest capacity 170
Record Kotor on Sun 4 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,154 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Sat 26 Jun (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 05 Jul Packed busier than 86% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Viking Jupiter — guest capacity 930
- ms Oosterdam — guest capacity 1,916 08:00–17:00
Record Kotor on Mon 5 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,846 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sun 4 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 06 Jul Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Enchanted Princess — guest capacity 3,660 08:00–18:00
Record Kotor on Tue 6 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,660 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sun 4 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 07 Jul Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Deliziosa — guest capacity 2,260 10:00–19:00
- Norwegian Sun — guest capacity 1,936 07:00–17:00
- ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 09:00–17:00
Record Kotor on Wed 7 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,295 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 9 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 08 Jul Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Constellation — guest capacity 2,130 08:00–18:00
- MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 08:00–18:00
- Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394 07:00–18:00
Record Kotor on Thu 8 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,474 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 9 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 09 Jul Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAblu — guest capacity 2,192 07:00–14:00
Record Kotor on Fri 9 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,192 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–14:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 26 Jun (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 10 Jul Busy busier than 69% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Wind Spirit — guest capacity 148 08:00–17:00
Record Kotor on Sat 10 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 148 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Nearest calmer day: Sat 26 Jun (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 11 Jul Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Emerald Raiya — guest capacity 128
- MSC Lirica — guest capacity 1,984 15:00–20:00
Record Kotor on Sun 11 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,112 guests at double occupancy. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 12 Jul Busy busier than 71% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Star Clipper — guest capacity 170
Record Kotor on Mon 12 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; France school holidays. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 170 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 13 Jul Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Mein Schiff 4 — guest capacity 2,506 07:00–17:00
- Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394 07:00–17:00
- Queen Elizabeth — guest capacity 2,081
Record Kotor on Tue 13 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,981 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 12 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 14 Jul Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 08:00–17:00
- VidantaWorld Elegant — guest capacity 298 07:00–15:00
- ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 13:00–18:00
Record Kotor on Wed 14 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,229 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: Germany school holidays; France public holiday; Netherlands school holidays. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 15 Jul Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 08:00–18:00
- MSC Explora 2 — guest capacity 922 08:00–18:00
- Norwegian Sun — guest capacity 1,936 08:00–18:00
Record Kotor on Thu 15 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,808 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 14 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 16 Jul Busy busier than 74% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Seven Seas Grandeur — guest capacity 754 07:00–17:00
Record Kotor on Fri 16 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 754 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 17 Jul Busy busier than 69% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Kotor on Sat 17 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 18 Jul Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Azura — guest capacity 3,100
- MSC Lirica — guest capacity 1,984 15:00–20:00
- Ritz Carlton Ilma — guest capacity 448 08:00–21:00
- Scarlet Lady — guest capacity 2,770 08:00–18:00
Record Kotor on Sun 18 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,302 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 17 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 19 Jul Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Le Ponant — guest capacity 32 10:00–18:00
- Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 07:00–18:00
Record Kotor on Mon 19 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,247 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 17 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 20 Jul Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Enchanted Princess — guest capacity 3,660 08:00–18:00
- Silver Ray — guest capacity 556 08:00–18:00
- Wind Spirit — guest capacity 148 08:00–15:00
Record Kotor on Tue 20 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,364 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 17 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 21 Jul Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓6 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Deliziosa — guest capacity 2,260 10:00–19:00
- Emerald Azzurra — guest capacity 100
- Norwegian Sun — guest capacity 1,936 07:00–17:00
- Royal Clipper — guest capacity 227
- Viking Neptune — guest capacity 928
- ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 09:00–17:00
Record Kotor on Wed 21 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,550 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 24 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 22 Jul Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 08:00–18:00
- Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394 07:00–18:00
Record Kotor on Thu 22 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,344 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 24 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 23 Jul Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Constellation — guest capacity 2,130 08:00–18:00
- Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 08:00–17:00
- Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 07:00–16:00
Record Kotor on Fri 23 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,177 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 24 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 24 Jul Busy busier than 77% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Oceania Allura — guest capacity 1,200 08:00–17:00
Record Kotor on Sat 24 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,200 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 25 Jul Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Lirica — guest capacity 1,984 15:00–20:00
- Ritz Carlton Ilma — guest capacity 448 08:00–17:00
Record Kotor on Sun 25 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,432 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–20:00. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 26 Jul Busy busier than 77% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Le Ponant — guest capacity 32 11:00–22:00
- Royal Clipper — guest capacity 227
- Seven Seas Prestige — guest capacity 850 08:00–17:00
Record Kotor on Mon 26 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,109 guests at double occupancy. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 27 Jul Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Mein Schiff 4 — guest capacity 2,506 07:00–17:00
- Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394 07:00–17:00
- Silver Ray — guest capacity 556 08:00–18:00
Record Kotor on Tue 27 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,456 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 26 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 28 Jul Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAblu — guest capacity 2,192 12:00–22:00
- ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 09:00–17:00
Record Kotor on Wed 28 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,291 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 26 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 29 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Constellation — guest capacity 2,130 08:00–18:00
- MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 08:00–18:00
- Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 08:00–15:00
- Norwegian Sun — guest capacity 1,936 08:00–18:00
Record Kotor on Thu 29 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,940 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 30 Jul Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Emerald Raiya — guest capacity 128
- Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 08:00–16:00
Record Kotor on Fri 30 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,960 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 31 Jul Busy busier than 74% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Viking Star — guest capacity 930
Record Kotor on Sat 31 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kotor/#d-2027-07-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of July is quietest in Kotor?
No week of July is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- The heaviest port day is Sun 18 Jul — 4 ships in at once. See the marquee sights on a lighter day, or be there for opening time.
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
July weather in Kotor
Real heat — around 30°C / 85°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on only about 3 days. The days are long too — close to 15 hours of light — so the evenings stay open for walking once the heat drops.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Kotor in July
Based on: Montenegro's public holidays · school vacations across France, Germany and the Netherlands · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
