Weather apps, with their large scale computer-generated models, are not sensitive enough to take into account the microclimate that is created by Kotor Bay’s mountains and water.
The weather in Kotor and Tivat Bay – or Boka Kotorska – is fascinating. As a Brit, it is natural that I am obsessed by the weather, but living on a boat in Montenegro has taken that to a whole new level. There was a time when I would sit in my office back in Nottingham in the UK, messing around on weather prediction websites and forums, debating the weather issues of the day (I know, I really should have been working). But really, did it matter? Not much. Did I need an umbrella to get from the car park to the office building? Would I need a coat that day? That was about it.
Now our bread and butter depends upon it. Our sleep depends upon it. The safety of our boat and the pleasure of our guests depends upon my ability to work out what the weather is going to do today.
There is no single forecast available that can accurately predict the weather here, unless it is mid-summer and a heat wave.
I use a combination of sources (including the sky at the time!) to make a judgement on the weather we have in store for us.
To enable us to provide you with the best experience, we request that you contact us 24 hours prior to your trip to check the weather forecast so we can arrange your trip for the best weather window if possible.