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Kotor in February

Winter Carnival

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

February is a below-average month in Kotor.

February brings Kotor's winter carnival, with masked parades in the old town.

5/10 overall5–14°CLow crowds€€
Weather4/10
Crowds8.5/10
Prices€€
Events6/10

February in detail

What February actually feels like

Weather
5–14°C
Cool, around 14°C, often wet.
Crowds
Low
Quiet, busier on carnival days.
Prices
€€
Low rates.

+Kotor's winter carnival.

–Rain and cool days.

My tip for February

Check the carnival program before you book.

  • Carnival
  • Old town

How February compares

Against the other eleven months

9th of 12 overall in Kotor, 9th for weather, 3rd for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

See all twelve months for Kotor

Plan around

What’s on in Kotor in February

Heavy rain

November–March

Kotor's winter is very wet.

Not set on February?

Months I'd choose over February

Weather

Weather in Kotor in February

In February Kotor averages a high of 14°C (57°F) and a low of 5°C (41°F), with about 195 mm of rain or snow over 13 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C); the wettest month is November.

Average high
14°C
57°F
Average low
5°C
41°F
Precipitation
195 mm
Wet days
13

Climate data: Hydrological and Meteorological Service of Montenegro (Herceg Novi, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

Kotor in February: the questions people ask

Is February a good time to visit Kotor?
February is a below-average month in Kotor. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Kotor overall (9 for weather, 3 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Kotor's winter carnival. The main downside: Rain and cool days.
What is the weather like in Kotor in February?
Average highs are around 14°C and lows around 5°C. Expect about 195 mm of rain or snow over roughly 13 wet days. Cool, around 14°C, often wet. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C).
Is Kotor crowded in February?
Crowds are low. Quiet, busier on carnival days. The quietest month is January.
How expensive is Kotor in February?
Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Low rates. The best-value month is January.
When is the best time to visit Kotor?
In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (February ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.

Still going to Kotor in February?

Book early and plan around the busiest hours — rain and cool days.

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