Kotor · Montenegro
February
Kotor Carnival transforms the Old Town with masks and processions — the best reason to visit in winter.
Worth considering
#5 of 12 months
There are better months for Kotor — see the full ranking below.
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High
11°C
Low
4°C
Rain
230mm
Sun
3.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How February scores in Kotor
Weather
Below average
Value
Perfect
Crowds
Perfect
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in February
- ↑Kotor Carnival is the defining February event — one of the oldest in the Balkans, with Venetian roots dating to the city's period under the Republic of Venice. The Old Town fills with masked figures, costumes, and parades for the week before Shrove Tuesday. It is genuinely local rather than tourist-facing and the contrast with the empty walls is striking.
- ↑Prices remain at their January floor — carnival week sees a small uptick in accommodation cost but nothing approaching any other month of the year. The carnival itself is free and open.
- ↑The city walls and the fortifications climbing to the Fortress of San Giovanni (Stari Grad) are uncrowded and the climb of 1,350 steps is doable without the July heat.
What you sacrifice
- ↓February remains extremely wet: 230mm across the month. Carnival day itself sometimes occurs in driving rain, which is considered entirely normal by locals. The bay and surrounding mountains are frequently cloud-covered and atmospheric photography requires patience.
- ↓Cold nights (3–4°C) require proper winter clothing. The Old Town's narrow calli can feel cold and damp when the rain is continuous.
How February compares to May (best month)
| Factor | February | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 3 | 9 |
| Value | 10 | 7 |
| Crowds | 10 | 7 |
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Kotor, not across destinations. Methodology →