Climate overview of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The best time for sightseeing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is in spring and summer. However skiers won't agree: best time to ski is between December and February.
Explore Bosnia and Herzegovina by month
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bosnia and Herzegovina — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sarajevo)
Places in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Select a city to see its average temperature, precipitation and hours of sunshine over the year.
Popular cities
- Banja Ilidža
- Banja Luka
- Bastasi
- Bihać
- Bijeljina
- Binježevo
- Bjelašnica
- Blagaj
- Brčko
- Buna
- Čapljina
- Čitluk
- Doboj
- Donje Lohovo
- Foča
- Fojnica
- Hadžići
- Ivanica
- Jahorina
- Jezero
- Konjic
- Kulen Vakuf
- Kupres
- Laktaši
- Livno
- Ljubuški
- Međugorje
- Mostar
- Neum
- Olovo
- Pale
- Prijedor
- Rakovica
- Sarajevo
- Šipovo
- Stup
- Travnik
- Trebinje
- Tuzla
- Višegrad
- Visoko
- Vitez
- Vlasic
- Zenica
- Zvornik
Regions
Popular cities by month
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Sarajevo
Mostar
Međugorje
Trebinje
Banja Luka
Neum
Day temperature (°C)
Monthly rainfall (mm)
Monthly sunshine (hours)
Climate map
Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.
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Regional climate differences
Explore the climate diversity across Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.
| Sarajevo | 4°C (39°F) – 26°C (79°F) | -5°C (23°F) – 13°C (55°F) | 1183 mm (47 in) | 1,769 hours |
| Mostar | 7°C (45°F) – 29°C (84°F) | -2°C (28°F) – 16°C (61°F) | 1692 mm (67 in) | 2,379 hours |
| Međugorje | 9°C (48°F) – 32°C (90°F) | 0°C (32°F) – 18°C (64°F) | 1628 mm (64 in) | 2,379 hours |
| Trebinje | 9°C (48°F) – 28°C (82°F) | 2°C (36°F) – 18°C (64°F) | 1681 mm (66 in) | 2,668 hours |
| Banja Luka | 6°C (43°F) – 29°C (84°F) | -2°C (28°F) – 16°C (61°F) | 1071 mm (42 in) | 1,781 hours |
| Neum | 11°C (52°F) – 32°C (90°F) | 3°C (37°F) – 20°C (68°F) | 1428 mm (56 in) | 2,379 hours |
FAQ
What temperatures can I expect in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Ljubuški is the warmest destination, reaching 32°C (90°F) in August with nights around 18°C (64°F). Kupres is the coolest, with January daytime highs of just 3°C (37°F) and nights dropping to -5°C (23°F). Temperatures vary significantly between regions and seasons. See the city comparison for a full overview.
How much rain does Bosnia and Herzegovina get?
Rainfall varies across Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mostar is the wettest, receiving 1692 mm (67 in) per year, with November the wettest month at 229 mm (9 in). Neum is the driest at 1428 mm (56 in) per year. Use the climate map to explore rainfall patterns across regions.
How sunny is Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Mostar is the sunniest destination in Bosnia and Herzegovina, enjoying 2,379 hours of sunshine per year, with July the brightest month at 327 hours. Overall, Bosnia and Herzegovina enjoys abundant sunshine year-round. Compare sunshine across cities in the charts above.
What is the climate like across Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Sarajevo has warm summers reaching 26°C (79°F) in August and cold winters dropping to 4°C (39°F), with 1,769 hours of sunshine and 1183 mm (47 in) of rain per year. Mostar has warm summers reaching 29°C (84°F) in August and cold winters dropping to 7°C (45°F), with 2,379 hours of sunshine and 1692 mm (67 in) of rain per year. Međugorje has very warm summers reaching 32°C (90°F) in August and cold winters dropping to 9°C (48°F), with 2,379 hours of sunshine and 1628 mm (64 in) of rain per year. Explore the climate charts and comparison table for more cities.
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