Climate Insights for Bihać

The climate in Bihać is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1332mm of precipitation falls per year. Bihać receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bihać 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Bihać experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Bihać vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Bihać is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1332mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 155mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 83mm. That's 72mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Bihać receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 205cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 53cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Bihać is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Bihać, which began on September 23, 2026. Bihać is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (88 days from now).

The best time to visit Bihać is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 86mm 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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Bihać 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.