Kotor Cathedral Katedrala Svetog Trifuna
Kotor Cathedral, known natively as Katedrala Svetog Trifuna, is a Catholic cathedral in the city of Kotor, Montenegro, that dates to the 12th century. The building is constructed of brick and features Romanesque architecture. Dedicated to Tryphon of Campsada, it is the 7th most looked-up sight in Montenegro on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 24 °C. These months also have relatively low rainfall, with July seeing 76 mm and August seeing 129 mm. In contrast, the wettest months are November and December, which receive 427 mm and 451 mm of rain respectively. The cathedral is 40 km from the capital, Podgorica, and is 5 km from Tivat Airport. Podgorica Airport is also 40 km away.
The entrance fee is €4, and the site provides wheelchair access. Visitors can combine a visit with the Fortifications of Kotor, located 0.1 km away, or the Mausoleum of Njegoš, which is 6.1 km away. Other nearby sites include Sveti Đorđe Island at 9.5 km and Our Lady of the Rocks at 9.7 km. Mamula is located 17.8 km from the cathedral. For more information, visit the website at https://www.kotorskabiskupija.me.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is December, with about 451 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 316 | 291 | 287 | 260 | 174 | 127 | 76 | 129 | 238 | 342 | 427 | 451 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
