Perast
City in Montenegro
Perast is a city in Montenegro with a population of 349 recorded in 2003. Located 47 km from Podgorica, visitors are drawn to the area by sights such as Our Lady of the Rocks and Sveti Đorđe Island.
What to see
The local sights include the island of Sveti Đorđe Island and the landmark Our Lady of the Rocks.
When to go
Daily highs and lows vary through the year. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs reaching 28 °C and lows of 20 °C and 21 °C respectively, along with 65 mm of rain on about 6 days in July and 110 mm on about 8 days in August. Cooler conditions occur in January and February with daily highs of 10 °C and lows of 4 °C, accompanied by heavy rain reaching 396 mm in December and 378 mm in November.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Tivat Airport in Tivat, Montenegro, located 9 km away. Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport in Dubrovnik, Croatia, serves as a hub at a distance of 37 km.
Top sights in Perast
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is December, with about 396 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 277 | 254 | 253 | 229 | 154 | 110 | 65 | 110 | 197 | 298 | 378 | 396 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Perast (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.