Mostar Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Mostar has a Mediterranean climate, with pleasantly warm summers and winters that are somewhat cooler for a Mediterranean climate. On average, the warmest months are July and August, with August reaching an average high of 29°C, while the coolest month is January with an average temperature of 7°C. Due to its more inland location, the land wind has more influence on the climate here than in the more southern areas. The average annual maximum temperature is 18°C, and the minimum is 7°C.
Rainfall is fairly consistent throughout the year, but the summer months experience the least amount of rain. July is the driest month, with only 54 mm of precipitation, while November is the wettest, with 229 mm. The total annual precipitation is around 1691 mm.
In terms of sunshine, July is the sunniest month, averaging 327 hours, while December has the lowest amount with 112 hours. On average, Mostar enjoys 2385 hours of sunshine per year.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Mostar can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -2°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Mostar is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1692 mm. The climate in Mostar shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 229 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 54 mm of rainfall over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Mostar Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Mostar serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Mostar.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 68%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 53%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina
During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in February, April, October, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 229 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 54 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 327 hours of sunshine.
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