Kotor · WinterMonth summary
Kotor weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
6°C – 12°C
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kotor in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Kotor in January: 43% rain, 7.5h of sunshine. Better to wait for July.
By trip type
Kotor in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks In January, Kotor sees 12°C during the day with 7.5h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 43% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 6°C | 12°C | 43% | 7.8 | 7.5h | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ February | 7°C | 13°C | 39% | 7.8 | 8.9h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 8°C | 15°C | 43% | 7.9 | 10.0h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 11°C | 18°C | 39% | 5.0 | 11.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 15°C | 21°C | 47% | 6.1 | 12.8h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 20°C | 27°C | 27% | 2.6 | 13.8h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 23°C | 30°C | 16% | 1.5 | 13.8h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 23°C | 30°C | 19% | 2.5 | 12.6h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 20°C | 26°C | 31% | 5.4 | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 21°C | 34% | 6.1 | 9.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 12°C | 17°C | 48% | 12.9 | 7.8h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 8°C | 14°C | 40% | 9.3 | 7.3h | 4.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Kotor averages 12°C, 43% rainy days and 7.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.3/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +18°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -27%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kotor in January
Is January a good time to visit Kotor?
January is not recommended for Kotor (score 4.3/10). With 43% rainy days and 7.5h of sunshine, consider July (8.9/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Kotor in January?
It's cool with 12°C daytime and 6°C at night. 7.5h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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