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Kotor County Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kotor County, Montenegro in January.

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Budva Kotor Risan Perast

Considering a trip to Kotor County, Montenegro this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Kotor County in January

Kotor County, Montenegro is a region in Montenegro. January in Kotor County generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in Risan to 11°C (52°F) in Budva. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Budva and 1°C (34°F) in Risan. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To explore the conditions in Kotor County, Montenegro in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Budva with an average of 191 mm (7.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Ljuta with 211 mm (8.3 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Budva as an example - it receives around 111 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Kotor County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kotor County — and find the best time to visit. (based on Budva)

January11°C (52°F) February11°C (52°F) March14°C (57°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September24°C (75°F) October20°C (68°F) November16°C (61°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kotor County in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kotor County.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kotor County

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Kotor County, Montenegro?

Temperature range in Kotor County (January)

Precipitation variation in Kotor County (January)

Budva

In January Budva generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
111 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
259 mm (10 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Budva →

Kotor

In January Kotor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
111 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
279 mm (11 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
232 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kotor →

Risan

In January Risan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
111 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
268 mm (11 in)
198 mm (7.8 in)
223 mm (8.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Risan →

Perast

In January Perast generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
111 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
271 mm (11 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Perast →

Ljuta

In January Ljuta generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
111 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
287 mm (11 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
238 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ljuta →

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In our records: Montenegro January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Montenegro in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Montenegro was -15°C (5°F) in Žabljak on January 24, 2006.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kotor County in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Budva 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Kotor 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 205 mm (8.1 in)
Risan 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 198 mm (7.8 in)
Perast 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 200 mm (7.9 in)
Ljuta 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)
Dobrota 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 208 mm (8.2 in)

Kotor County weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kotor County, Montenegro in January?

In January, Kotor County, Montenegro generally has poor weather conditions. Budva sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Kotor County, Montenegro in January?

In Budva, the average daytime high in January is 11°C (52°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

Does Kotor County, Montenegro get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Budva records an average of 191 mm (7.5 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Kotor County, Montenegro.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kotor County, Montenegro?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Kotor County, Montenegro with often poor weather in Budva.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Budva. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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