Month guide · Kotor · Montenegro
Kotor in January
What January is really like in Kotor: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
January is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 9.4 hours of daylight. Mild but very wet, with heavy downpours; the old town is quiet and many restaurants close for the season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 9.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Kotor: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with December (13°C (55°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:11
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 16:36
- Daylight
- About 9.4 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°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, January rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Kotor, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Cathedral of Saint Tryphon
Climb to the upper-level treasury for a close look at the silver reliquaries and a view down into the nave.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Museum · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Maritime Museum of Montenegro
Housed in the Baroque Grgurina Palace, the museum tells the story of the Boka sailors and their navy with ship models, portraits of captains, weapons, traditional costumes and navigation instruments.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Cats of Kotor and the Cats Museum
Children enjoy a 'cat hunt' through the old town; the squares near St Luke's are reliable spots.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Neighbourhood · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Kotor Old Town
Enter through the 16th-century Sea Gate onto the Square of Arms, with its clock tower and the pillar of shame in front.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 5°C and 12 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 January a good time to visit Kotor?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Kotor in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Kotor?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Mild but very wet, with heavy downpours; the old town is quiet and many restaurants close for the season.
+How warm is Kotor in January?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kotor in January?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.