Bosnia and Herzegovina weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Bosnia and Herzegovina this May 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 May?
May in Bosnia and Herzegovina generally has temperatures that range from moderate to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate in Kupres at 18°C to warm in Dvorovi at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Dvorovi and 7°C in Kupres.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dvorovi with an average of 82 mm to high rainfall in Vlasic with 148 mm. Sarajevo experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. Meanwhile, Sarajevo enjoys close to 190 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Bosnia and Herzegovina for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Bosnia and Herzegovina climate page.
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Popular destinations in Bosnia and Herzegovina
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Average weather in Sarajevo
In May Sarajevo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Mostar
In May Mostar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Međugorje
In May Međugorje generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Trebinje
In May Trebinje generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Banja Luka
In May Banja Luka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina with overall tolerable weather in Sarajevo.
Generally speaking, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Sarajevo. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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