Bosnia and Herzegovina Weather

🇧🇦 1 city covered · Europe · oceanic climate
Best time to visit
July to October

Weather in Bosnia and Herzegovina at a glance

Our Bosnia and Herzegovina coverage centers on Sarajevo, which has a oceanic climate. Expect average highs around 82°F (28°C) in July and 41°F (5°C) in January, with about 132 days of measurable precipitation a year.

Quick facts

  • Covered city: Sarajevo - annual average 52°
  • Best time to visit: July to October
  • Climate type: oceanic

The bigger picture

Sarajevo averages 8.9 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 990 mm (39.0 inches) of precipitation annually, plus around 26 snowy days. The most comfortable window is generally July to October. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Sarajevo climate page.

Live weather across Bosnia and Herzegovina today

Bosnia and Herzegovina cities compared

Annual climate figures per covered city, from 2015–2024 weather data.
CityAnnual avgHottest month Coldest monthRainy days/yr Sun h/daySnowy days/yr
Sarajevo 52° Jul · 82° Jan · 26° 132 8.9 26

Bosnia and Herzegovina weather by month

Monthly averages, 2015–2024.
MonthAvg highAvg low Rainy daysSunshine
January 41° 26° 14 5.4 h/day
February 48° 31° 10 6.6 h/day
March 53° 34° 12 8.0 h/day
April 61° 40° 10 9.9 h/day
May 68° 49° 16 10.8 h/day
June 76° 57° 13 12.2 h/day
July 82° 60° 10 12.8 h/day
August 82° 60° 9 12.0 h/day
September 73° 53° 9 9.7 h/day
October 65° 45° 8 8.1 h/day
November 54° 37° 11 6.1 h/day
December 46° 31° 10 5.4 h/day

Bosnia and Herzegovina weather FAQs

When is the best time to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Averaged across the covered cities, July to October offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes - Sarajevo sees regular snowfall. Sarajevo gets the most, about 26 snowy days in a typical year.
What is the climate of Bosnia and Herzegovina like?
The covered cities fall under oceanic climate. That means mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall.

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