About Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina, often referred to as Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southeastern Europe. Situated on the Balkan Peninsula, it borders Serbia to the east, Montenegro to the southeast, and Croatia to the north and southwest, with a 20-kilometre-long (12-mile) coast on the Adriatic Sea in the south. Bosnia has a moderate continental climate with hot summers and cold, snowy winters. Its geography is largely mountainous, particularly in the central and eastern regions, which are dominated by the Dinaric Alps. Herzegovina, the smaller, southern region, has a Mediterranean climate and is mostly mountainous. Sarajevo is the capital and the largest city.
Climate in Sarajevo
Warmest August, coolest January, driest November, sunniest July. Best time to visit: August.
Monthly climate normals for Sarajevo, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 7°C | -3.3°C | 25mm | 219h |
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| February | 9.6°C | -0.7°C | 85mm | 211h |
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| March | 11.1°C | 1.1°C | 56mm | 238h |
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| April | 16.7°C | 3.9°C | 30mm | 322h |
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| May | 18.6°C | 9.1°C | 117mm | 300h |
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| June | 21.7°C | 12.5°C | 166mm | 346h |
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| July | 25.3°C | 14.6°C | 97mm | 372h |
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| August | 26.6°C | 16.4°C | 82mm | 362h |
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| September | 23.3°C | 12.5°C | 31mm | 319h |
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| October | 17.2°C | 7.3°C | 94mm | 264h |
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| November | 11.9°C | 2.9°C | 13mm | 205h |
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| December | 9.4°C | 1.6°C | 134mm | 180h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a European country on the Balkan Peninsula. Mostly mountainous, it has access to a tiny portion of the Adriatic Sea coastline in the south. Visitors find well-restored historic cities, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, bustling city life and medieval monuments.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
- Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge
- Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar
- Q29000652
- Vjetrenica
Upcoming public holidays
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