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Bosnia and Herzegovina Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January.

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Planning a trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January

January in Bosnia and Herzegovina generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C (37°F) in Kupres to 11°C (52°F) in Neum. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Neum and -5°C (23°F) in Kupres. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Bosnia and Herzegovina. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Dvorovi with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Ivanica with 167 mm (6.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Sarajevo gets roughly 56 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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)

January4°C (39°F) February5°C (41°F) March9°C (48°F) April14°C (57°F) May19°C (66°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August26°C (79°F) September21°C (70°F) October16°C (61°F) November10°C (50°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Bosnia and Herzegovina

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Temperature range in Bosnia and Herzegovina (January)

Precipitation variation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (January)

Sarajevo

In January Sarajevo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
42 hours
56 hours
82 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Mostar

In January Mostar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
126 hours
130 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
202 mm (8 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Međugorje

In January Međugorje generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
126 hours
130 hours
Monthly rainfall
192 mm (7.6 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Trebinje

In January Trebinje generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
130 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
206 mm (8.1 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Banja Luka

In January Banja Luka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
55 hours
72 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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In our records: Bosnia and Herzegovina January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Bosnia and Herzegovina dropped to -28°C (-18°F) in Kupres on January 27, 2000.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Bosnia and Herzegovina was -17°C (1°F) in Bjelašnica on January 8, 2017.
  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Bosnia and Herzegovina brought 300 mm (12 in) in Bihać on January 25, 2017.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sarajevo 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Mostar 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Međugorje 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Trebinje 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)
Banja Luka 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Neum 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 128 mm (5 in)

Bosnia and Herzegovina weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January?

Bosnia and Herzegovina typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Sarajevo average around 4°C (39°F), and temperatures drop to about -5°C (23°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January?

In Sarajevo, the average daytime high in January is 4°C (39°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -5°C (23°F).

Does Bosnia and Herzegovina get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Bosnia and Herzegovina during January, with Sarajevo averaging close to 84 mm (3.3 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Sarajevo, January may not be the ideal time to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Generally speaking, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Sarajevo. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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