Climate Insights for Banja Luka

City of Banja Luka, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Hottest
July
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
January
-2°C low29°F low
Wettest
May
121 mm rain4.8 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Banja Luka is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1,006 mm of precipitation falls per year. Banja Luka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Banja Luka is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 129cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Banja Luka is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 39.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Banja Luka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Banja Luka is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 29°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 51in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 2°Min: -2°FebMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 1°MarMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 3°AprMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 6°MayMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 10°JunMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°JulMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 16°AugMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°SepMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°OctMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 7°NovMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 4°DecMax: 7°Average: 3°Min: 0°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 43°FAverage: 35°FMin: 29°FFebMax: 50°FAverage: 41°FMin: 33°FMarMax: 56°FAverage: 46°FMin: 37°FAprMax: 65°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 81°FAverage: 70°FMin: 59°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 72°FMin: 61°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 60°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°FNovMax: 53°FAverage: 45°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 45°FAverage: 38°FMin: 33°F
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Temperatures in Banja Luka vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Banja Luka vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 35°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 40mmFebPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 26mmMarPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 13mmAprPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 7mmMayPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 14mmDecPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 28mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 16inFebPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 10inMarPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 5inAprPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 3inMayPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 6inDecPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 11in
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Banja Luka is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,006 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 121 mm of rainfall. November and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 69 mm. That's 52 mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 129cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 40cm.Banja Luka is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 39.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. November and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 2.7 in. That's 2 in less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 51in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 16in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Banja Luka is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Banja Luka is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan2°35°F
Feb5°41°F
Mar8°46°F
Apr12°53°F
May16°60°F
Jun21°70°F
Jul22°72°F
Aug22°71°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct12°54°F
Nov7°45°F
Dec3°38°F

The best time to visit Banja Luka is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 81 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Banja Luka is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 29°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Banja Luka based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Banja Luka based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-2 °C29 °F
6 °C43 °F
7 km/h4 mph
76 mm3 in
40 cm16 in
Feb
1 °C33 °F
10 °C50 °F
7 km/h5 mph
70 mm2.7 in
26 cm10 in
Mar
3 °C37 °F
13 °C56 °F
8 km/h5 mph
79 mm3.1 in
13 cm5 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
18 °C65 °F
7 km/h4 mph
81 mm3.2 in
7 cm3 in
May
10 °C50 °F
21 °C70 °F
6 km/h4 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C59 °F
27 °C81 °F
6 km/h4 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C61 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C60 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
24 °C74 °F
6 km/h4 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C45 °F
19 °C65 °F
6 km/h4 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C38 °F
11 °C53 °F
6 km/h4 mph
100 mm4 in
14 cm6 in
Dec
0 °C33 °F
7 °C45 °F
7 km/h4 mph
86 mm3.4 in
28 cm11 in