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The best time to visit Bosnia is April
Summer temperatures in Sarajevo, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bosnia, can reach a maximum of 28℃ (82℉). In the winter months, it can get down to as low as -13℃ (9℉) at night. The climate can differ in many places across Bosnia, and you can see more in the handy table below.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Bosnia, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in August are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Bosnia in May – It’s the wettest month of the year.
Keep reading to read all the info you need (and none of the stuff you don’t) about the best times to go to Bosnia. By the time you get to the bottom, you’ll have found out all there is to know about when to go, and you’ll be ready to start booking your flights! Who knows, we might even have some surprises waiting for you when you get there!Quick links: Fast facts / Seasons / Average temperatures / FAQs / Map
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Bosnia seasons
Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. Bosnia is in the Northern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:
Season | Months |
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Summer | June to August |
Autumn/fall | September to November |
Winter | December to February |
Spring | March to May |
Best time to visit the top destinations in Bosnia
We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.
City | Best time to visit | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Medjugorje | September-October | ↑↓ | 8℃2℃ | 9℃3℃ | 12℃5℃ | 16℃8℃ | 20℃11℃ | 25℃15℃ | 28℃18℃ | 29℃18℃ | 24℃15℃ | 19℃11℃ | 14℃8℃ | 9℃3℃ |
Mostar | September-October | ↑↓ | 5℃-2℃ | 6℃-1℃ | 10℃2℃ | 15℃5℃ | 19℃8℃ | 23℃11℃ | 27℃14℃ | 28℃14℃ | 22℃11℃ | 17℃7℃ | 12℃4℃ | 6℃-0℃ |
Sarajevo | April | ↑↓ | 2℃-5℃ | 3℃-4℃ | 7℃-1℃ | 13℃3℃ | 17℃6℃ | 22℃9℃ | 24℃11℃ | 25℃11℃ | 19℃8℃ | 15℃5℃ | 10℃2℃ | 3℃-3℃ |
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