When is the best time to visit Banja Luka?
In general the best time to visit Banja Luka is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C in August and it has 10 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Banja Luka in different months
This is the average weather in Banja Luka for each month based on historic data:
April, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +28°C during July.
In January, February, March, May, June, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 98 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 113 mm in May.
December bring not the best weather. December is the coldest month with the temperature going down to -1°C.
Climate in Banja Luka
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Banja Luka for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Banja Luka during the whole year:
The hottest month in Banja Luka is August with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -2°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Banja Luka looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Banja Luka is December with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 71%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Banja Luka during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 10 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 92 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 18 rainy days and 113 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Banja Luka during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 9 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Banja Luka:
What is the hottest month in Banja Luka?
The hottest month in Banja Luka is August with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Banja Luka?
The coldest month in Banja Luka is January with minimum temperatures of -2°C.
Is Banja Luka worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Banja Luka could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Banja Luka?
if you're looking to visit Banja Luka when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, June, April. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 40 mm of rain.
Other cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Monthly weather in Banja Luka
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Banja Luka, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.