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Visiting Perast in September

BySunMed Guide

Visiting Perast in September

Weather in September: Average high 26.1°C, 162.6mm rainfall.

# Perast in September: What It’s Actually Like

Let’s be honest about that rainfall figure first. 162mm in September sounds alarming, but it doesn’t mean four weeks of grey misery. Montenegro’s coast tends to deliver rain in sharp, dramatic bursts rather than persistent drizzle. You’ll get genuinely gorgeous sunny days interrupted by sudden downpours that clear the air and send everyone scrambling for the same café awning. The 26°C average is comfortable rather than punishing, which is actually a significant improvement on August when the heat bouncing off those stone streets becomes genuinely unpleasant.

Crowds thin out noticeably after the first week. August Perast is borderline ridiculous – the main promenade becomes a slow shuffle of people photographing each other photographing the same two islands. By mid-September you can actually stand outside the Church of St Nicholas without negotiating your way through a tour group. The boat taxis to Our Lady of the Rocks still run regularly, restaurants are still fully open, and you’re not competing for a table at the better spots along the waterfront. Most things remain operational throughout September, with closures starting more seriously in October.

The water temperature sits around 24-25°C, which means swimming is still genuinely good rather than just technically possible.

**Is it worth it?** For most people, yes, this is quietly one of the better months to visit. It suits couples, slower travellers, photographers, and anyone who found the summer crowds off-putting but still wants proper Mediterranean warmth. It’s less ideal if you’re bringing small children who need beach weather guaranteed every single day, or if you’re travelling specifically for Kotor Bay’s busiest festival atmosphere.

**Practical tip worth knowing:** The boat taxis to Gospa od Škrpjela operate less predictably as September progresses, especially on weekday mornings. Don’t assume you can simply wander down and find one immediately. Either ask your accommodation the evening before, or get there by 10am when traffic between boats is still reasonably steady. Missing the island because of poor timing is a genuinely annoying way to leave Perast.

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