Bosnia and Herzegovina weather in January

Planning a getaway to Bosnia and Herzegovina this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like 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.

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Kupres to 11°C in Neum. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Neum and -5°C 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.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Dvorovi with an average of 54 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Ivanica with 167 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 56 hours of sunshine in Sarajevo. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Bosnia and Herzegovina for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Bosnia and Herzegovina climate page.

Where to go in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Average weather in Sarajevo

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

Sarajevo

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

5°C 

-3°C 

42 hours 

108 mm 

14 days 

poor 

January January

4°C 

-5°C 

56 hours 

84 mm 

14 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

5°C 

-4°C 

82 hours 

101 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in Sarajevo

Average weather in Mostar

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

Mostar

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

8°C 

-0°C 

112 hours 

202 mm 

13 days 

poor 

January January

7°C 

-2°C 

126 hours 

149 mm 

13 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

8°C 

-1°C 

130 hours 

162 mm 

12 days 

poor 

Climate in Mostar

Average weather in Međugorje

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

Međugorje

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

10°C 

1°C 

112 hours 

192 mm 

13 days 

poor 

January January

9°C 

0°C 

126 hours 

142 mm 

13 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

11°C 

0°C 

130 hours 

152 mm 

12 days 

poor 

Climate in Međugorje

Average weather in Trebinje

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

Trebinje

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

10°C 

3°C 

125 hours 

206 mm 

13 days 

poor 

January January

9°C 

2°C 

130 hours 

157 mm 

13 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

10°C 

2°C 

143 hours 

172 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in Trebinje

Average weather in Banja Luka

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

Banja Luka

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

7°C 

-1°C 

48 hours 

86 mm 

14 days 

poor 

January January

6°C 

-2°C 

55 hours 

74 mm 

13 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

8°C 

-2°C 

72 hours 

81 mm 

12 days 

poor 

Climate in Banja Luka

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Is January the best 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.