Montenegro, Europe

Kotor in February

The Feast of St Tryphon and Kotor's winter carnival bring local life to the squares. Herceg Novi's Mimosa Festival is nearby.

Quiet valueCool and wet, highs near 56F (13C)

Bay of Kotor, Montenegro — KotorPhoto: User:Ggia, CC BY-SA 3.0

The straight answer

February is a quiet, good-value month to visit Kotor. The Feast of St Tryphon and Kotor's winter carnival bring local life to the squares. Herceg Novi's Mimosa Festival is nearby.

Weather: Cool and wet, highs near 56F (13C)
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What February is like in Kotor

February is cool and wet, with highs near 56F (13C), but it is the liveliest winter month. The Feast of St Tryphon around February 3 brings religious celebrations and the traditional dance of the Boka Navy, and Kotor's winter carnival fills the old town with masked parades. Herceg Novi's Mimosa Festival runs about an hour away. Crowds and prices are low.

It suits travelers who want local culture over beach time. Rain is still frequent, and many seasonal businesses and boat trips are closed. If you want calmer weather for hiking and drives, March and April are better. For swimming, wait until late May.

Make the most of February

What is especially good about Kotor this month.

Feast of St Tryphon

Kotor's patron saint day, around February 3, features the Boka Navy's traditional dance, one of the oldest maritime organizations in the world.

Kotor Winter Carnival

Masked parades and street parties take over the old town during carnival season.

Mimosa Festival in Herceg Novi

The yellow mimosa bloom is celebrated with a long-running festival an hour's drive from Kotor.

What to pack for February

A waterproof jacket with a hood
Shoes with grip for wet stone
A warm layer for evening events
A small umbrella

Our timing tip

Time your visit for the first week of February to catch St Tryphon's feast, then check carnival dates for the rest of the month.

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What's on in February

Feast of St Tryphon

Early February, around February 3

Kotor's patron saint day, with religious celebrations and a traditional dance by the Boka Navy, one of the oldest maritime organizations in the world.

Kotor Winter Carnival

February

Masked parades and street parties in the old town during the carnival season.

Mimosa Festival, Herceg Novi

February into March

A long-running festival celebrating the yellow mimosa bloom, about an hour's drive from Kotor.

Things to do in Kotor

Full guide

Kotor Old Town

Wander the squares, the Cathedral of St Tryphon, and the maritime museum. Early morning and evening are the calm hours.

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The fortress walls and San Giovanni

Roughly 1,350 steps to the top. Start at dawn in summer; there is an entry fee in season and little shade.

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Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks

Short boat rides from Perast's waterfront go out to the island church. Stay for dinner once the day-trippers leave.

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Ladder of Kotor trail

An old switchback mule track climbing from the town toward Njegusi, joining the fortress path. Best in spring and fall.

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Lovcen National Park and the Njegos Mausoleum

A mountaintop mausoleum reached by 461 steps with views over much of Montenegro. The drive up via the serpentine road is an event in itself.

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Boat trip on the bay

Small boats run to Perast, the Blue Cave, and the open coast in summer. Weather permitting in the shoulder months.

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Beat the crowds

Check the Port of Kotor's published cruise schedule and plan your old-town days for no-ship or single-ship days.
Climb the fortress at first light. It is cooler, empty, and the morning sun lights the bay.
Stay in Perast, Dobrota, or Prcanj rather than inside the old town, and visit Kotor early and late.
Do Lovcen and the serpentine road on big cruise days, when the old town is at its busiest.

Know before you go

Kotor's old town is lived in year-round; cafes, restaurants, and churches stay open in winter, though some hotels and shops close.
Boat excursions, beach clubs, and many seasonal restaurants around the bay operate mainly from about April through October.
The fortress walls can be climbed year-round. There is a paid entry in the main season, and steps become slippery in rain.
The high road over Lovcen can be affected by snow and ice in winter.

Kotor in February, quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Kotor?

February is a quiet, good-value month to visit Kotor. The Feast of St Tryphon and Kotor's winter carnival bring local life to the squares. Herceg Novi's Mimosa Festival is nearby.

What is the weather like in Kotor in February?

Cool and wet, highs near 56F (13C).

Is Kotor crowded in February?

February is one of the quieter months in Kotor; most sights can be done without long waits.

What is happening in Kotor in February?

Feast of St Tryphon (early february, around february 3); Kotor Winter Carnival (february); Mimosa Festival, Herceg Novi (february into march).