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Bosnia and Herzegovina Climate

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When Is the Best Time To Visit Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.

Climate of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Due to the great diversity of its terrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina has several climatic zones. Most of its area is under the influence of a warm temperate climate, changing to a continental variety in the northeastern region. The south, including the coastal areas and the Neretva River valley, is dominated by a subtropical Mediterranean climate. In contrast, areas above 1,500 meters above sea level have a mountain climate, characterized by climatic stackedness.

Summers are usually warm and sunny. Air temperature in the warmest months ranges from 23°C - 28°C, with the further south one goes, the warmer it gets.

Winters are generally mild, with temperatures dropping to around 8°C - 13°C in the south and west of the country. The northern areas and around the numerous mountain ranges are the coldest areas of the country. In the winter months, temperatures here drop below 0°C, it is cold and windy, and it often snows.

Rainfall in Bosnia and Herzegovina is quite heavy and also depends on the location of each region. Average annual precipitation ranges from 600 mm in the lowlands, 850 mm in the mid-mountain basins, to 2000 mm in the Dinaric Mountains. In the eastern part of the Dinaric Mountains, rains increase in summer, while in the western part they increase in autumn and winter. In the lowlands, on the other hand, precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year.

Temperature records

Lowest

-43.6°F
Veliko Polje on the Igman plateau

Highest

109.8°F
Mostar

Climate and Average Weather in Bosnia and Herzegovina

General weather conditions each month by city.

  • Sarajevo
  • Banja Luka
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Average temperature (°F)
Average rainfall (in)
RAIN - Days with precipitation
DAY - Average length of day
SUN - Sunshine hours per day (cloudless weather)

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The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.

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