Weather in December in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Thinking about venturing to Bosnia and Herzegovina this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Bosnia and Herzegovina in December?
December in Bosnia and Herzegovina generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. December falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Kupres at 4°C to mild in Neum at 12°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Neum and -4°C in Kupres. In many areas in Bosnia and Herzegovina, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Dvorovi with an average of 61 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Ivanica with 217 mm.Average sunshine
The city Sarajevo usually sees around 42 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For a closer look at December's conditions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Bosnia and Herzegovina's yearly weather, check out our Bosnia and Herzegovina climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Sarajevo
In December Sarajevo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mostar
In December Mostar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Međugorje
In December Međugorje generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Trebinje
In December Trebinje generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Banja Luka
In December Banja Luka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Is December the best time to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina with often poor weather in Sarajevo.
Generally speaking, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Sarajevo. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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