Climate Insights for Čapljina

The climate in Čapljina is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1473mm of precipitation falls per year. Čapljina receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Čapljina is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.

Temperatures in Čapljina vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Čapljina is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1473mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 123mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 244mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 39mm. That's 205mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 7cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Čapljina 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 June, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.

It is currently autumn in Čapljina, which began on September 23, 2026. Čapljina 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 August at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Čapljina is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 60mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Čapljina 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.