Month guide · Kotor · Montenegro
Kotor in February
What February is really like in Kotor: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 10.5 hours of daylight. Wet and quiet, with the city's patron-saint feast and winter carnival bringing some life to the squares.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-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 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 28 days. Compared with January (12°C (54°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:42
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:17
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
- Sea
- 13°C (55°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, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Feast of Saint Tryphon — processions in the old town (early February)
- Winter carnival (usually February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Island · Perast
Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks
Opposite Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks is an artificial islet built up over centuries by sailors sinking ships and dropping stones, with a domed church full of votive silver plaques and Baroque paintings.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Couples
- Photo spot
- History
- Views
Nature · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Ladder of Kotor trail
Allow two to three hours up to the higher switchbacks and wear proper shoes; the stone is loose in places.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
- Nature
Religious site · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Church of St Luke and St Nicholas Church
On St Luke's Square, the small Romanesque Church of St Luke dates from 1195 and for long periods served both Catholic and Orthodox congregations.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Experience · Bay of Kotor
Bay boat trip and Blue Cave
Choose a small speedboat tour in the morning, when the water in the cave is calmest and the light is best.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 5°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Kotor?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events 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 February a good time to visit Kotor?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wet and quiet, with the city's patron-saint feast and winter carnival bringing some life to the squares.
+How warm is Kotor in February?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kotor in February?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.