Weather by month for central Bosnia and Herzegovina, the best months to go and how Bosnia and Herzegovina's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jul, Aug, Sep
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 21°C to 26°C · 10–12 rain days
Apr, May, Jun, Oct
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 15°C to 23°C · 10–16 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 4°C to 11°C · 12–15 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / -3°C | 15 days (100 mm) | 5.4 h/day | 1.5/10 |
| February | 8°C / -1°C | 12 days (92 mm) | 6.5 h/day | 2.3/10 |
| March | 10°C / 1°C | 13 days (95 mm) | 7.9 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| April | 15°C / 4°C | 11 days (86 mm) | 9.7 h/day | 6.2/10 |
| May | 19°C / 9°C | 16 days (115 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| June | 23°C / 14°C | 14 days (102 mm) | 12.1 h/day | 7.3/10 |
| Best month: July | 26°C / 16°C | 12 days (83 mm) | 12.7 h/day | 7.7/10 |
| Best month: August | 26°C / 16°C | 11 days (68 mm) | 11.9 h/day | 7.7/10 |
| Best month: September | 21°C / 12°C | 10 days (69 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 7.9/10 |
| October | 17°C / 8°C | 10 days (77 mm) | 8.0 h/day | 7.3/10 |
| November | 11°C / 3°C | 12 days (128 mm) | 6.0 h/day | 3.6/10 |
| December | 7°C / 0°C | 12 days (113 mm) | 5.2 h/day | 1.9/10 |
Figures for central Bosnia and Herzegovina; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
4°C / -3°C · 15 rain days · 5.4 h sun
January is the weakest month of the year, with a score of 1.5 and an 'avoid' verdict. Highs reach only 4.2°C and nights drop to -3.2°C. It rains or snows on 14.5 days, and you get about 5.4 hours of sunshine. Unless you have a specific reason to go, pick another month.
8°C / -1°C · 12 rain days · 6.5 h sun
February is still a poor time to visit, with a score of 2.3 and an 'avoid' verdict. Highs reach 7.8°C and lows sit around -0.6°C. There are 11.8 rain days and about 92 mm of rain or snow. Days stay short and grey, with about 6.5 hours of sunshine.
10°C / 1°C · 13 rain days · 7.9 h sun
March scores 3.5 and is rated 'avoid'. It is milder, with highs of 10.2°C, but nights are close to freezing at 1°C. Expect 13.1 rain days and about 95 mm of rain. It is better than winter, but waiting a few weeks for April is the smarter choice.
15°C / 4°C · 11 rain days · 9.7 h sun
April is the first good month, with a score of 6.2. Highs climb to 14.8°C and lows are around 4.4°C, so bring layers for cool evenings. There are 11.2 rain days, and sunshine rises to about 9.7 hours. It is a sensible choice if you prefer mild weather to summer heat.
19°C / 9°C · 16 rain days · 10.7 h sun
May is rated 'good', with a score of 7. Highs reach a pleasant 18.6°C, but this is the month with the most rain days: 16.2, with about 115 mm of rain. Pack a rain jacket and plan flexible days. Sunshine still averages about 10.7 hours.
23°C / 14°C · 14 rain days · 12.1 h sun
June scores 7.3 and is rated 'good'. Highs reach 23.2°C and lows are a comfortable 13.8°C. There are 13.5 rain days, so showers are still common, but you get about 12.1 hours of sunshine. It is warm enough for outdoor plans without the full heat of later summer.
26°C / 16°C · 12 rain days · 12.7 h sun
July is one of the best months, with a score of 7.7. Highs reach 25.9°C and lows stay around 16°C. Rain days drop to 11.7, and July has the most sunshine of the year, at about 12.7 hours. It is a strong choice for long days outdoors.
26°C / 16°C · 11 rain days · 11.9 h sun
August also scores 7.7 and is rated 'best'. It is the warmest month, with highs of 26.1°C and lows of 16.2°C. There are 11 rain days, and rainfall is the lowest of the year at about 68 mm. Expect long, sunny days with about 11.9 hours of sunshine.
21°C / 12°C · 10 rain days · 9.6 h sun
September has the highest score of the year, 7.9, and is rated 'best'. Highs ease to 21.1°C and lows are around 11.8°C, which makes walking and sightseeing comfortable. There are only 10.3 rain days and about 69 mm of rain. If you can choose just one month, choose this one.
17°C / 8°C · 10 rain days · 8.0 h sun
October is still 'good', with a score of 7.3. Highs are 16.7°C and lows 7.8°C, so bring a warm layer for evenings. It has the fewest rain days of the year, 10.1, though sunshine falls to about 8 hours. It is a good option for a cooler, quieter trip.
11°C / 3°C · 12 rain days · 6.0 h sun
November is a bad time to go, with a score of 3.6 and an 'avoid' verdict. Highs fall to 10.9°C and lows to 3°C. It is the wettest month by amount, with about 128 mm of rain over 12 rain days. Sunshine drops to about 6 hours, so expect dull, damp weather.
7°C / 0°C · 12 rain days · 5.2 h sun
December is another month to avoid, with a score of 1.9. Highs reach just 6.7°C and lows sit around -0.3°C. There are 12.2 rain days and about 113 mm of rain or snow. It also has the least sunshine of the year, about 5.2 hours, so outdoor plans are hard.
By trip type
City sightseeing
September is the top pick for city trips. Highs are about 21°C, and it has fewer rain days than July or August (10.3). July and August are warmer, with highs near 26°C. August is the driest month, with 68 mm of rain.
Hiking & nature
September and October bring mild days, with highs of 21°C and 17°C. They also have the fewest rain days of the year, about 10 a month. Go before November, the wettest month, with 128 mm of rain.
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FAQ
Yes. September is the best month to visit, with the highest score of the year at 7.9 out of 10. Days are mild, with highs of about 21°C and lows near 12°C. It has only about 10 rain days and 69 mm of rain, one of the drier months. You still get about 9.6 hours of sun a day.
Yes. August is one of the 3 best months, with a score of 7.7. It is the warmest month, with highs of about 26°C and lows near 16°C. It is also the driest, with 68 mm of rain over about 11 rain days. Expect about 11.9 hours of sun a day. July scores the same and has similar weather.
No, not if you want good weather. January has the lowest score of the year at 1.5 and is rated 'avoid'. Highs are only about 4°C and lows fall to about -3°C. It has about 14.5 rain days and only 5.4 hours of sun a day. December (1.9) and February (2.3) are also rated 'avoid'.
Yes, but pack for rain. May is rated 'good', with a score of 7. Highs reach about 19°C and there are about 10.7 hours of sun a day. But May has the most rain days of the year, about 16, and 115 mm of rain. For drier spring weather, April has about 11 rain days and 86 mm.
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