Month guide · Kotor · Montenegro
Kotor in December
What December is really like in Kotor: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
December is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 9.1 hours of daylight. Wet and quiet, with Christmas and New Year events bringing some visitors to the old town.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 9.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in December
December is the 11th-warmest month in Kotor: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 31 days. Compared with November (16°C (61°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 07:08
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 16:13
- Daylight
- About 9.1 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild but very wet, with a quiet old town, the Saint Tryphon feast and few open restaurants.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes December one of the better-value months to book.
Events in December
- New Year's Eve concerts in the old town squares
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Cathedral of Saint Tryphon
Kotor's Roman Catholic cathedral was consecrated in 1166 and repaired after several earthquakes, most recently the one of 1979.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Museum · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Maritime Museum of Montenegro
A good stop in the midday heat or on a rainy day, and a useful introduction before visiting Perast.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Cats of Kotor and the Cats Museum
Kotor's many street cats are treated as the town's mascots, fed by residents and sold on every souvenir.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Neighbourhood · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Kotor Old Town
Explore before about 9am or after 6pm on days when cruise ships are docked, when the lanes are calm.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 6°C and 14 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Kotor?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Kotor in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Kotor?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wet and quiet, with Christmas and New Year events bringing some visitors to the old town.
+How warm is Kotor in December?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kotor in December?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.