THE BEST TIME TO VISIT BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA


The climate in Bosnia-Herzegovina is determined by several factors and influenced by its geographic position, mostly mountainous, and the country’s proximity to the warm Mediterranean Sea. There is a relatively small area in the country that features a Mediterranean climate, the small stretch near Mostar with a very short stretch of 4 miles of coastline near Neum. During the winters the country sees its fair share of snow and cold weather, the best time of year to visit will be the spring and summer months from early May through to September before the cold kicks in. The clearest month is August with the least chance of rain, rain, and snow are common in December and January. Winter activities can be enjoyed in February and March when the sun is still shining and the skies are relatively clear allowing visitors to spend time outdoors and enjoy the countryside. Hiking can be best enjoyed in May, June, or September and snow can be present in the country for up to six months when skiing in the Mountains is a popular activity.

The climate in Bosnia-Herzegovina is similar to that of central Europe with warm, sunny summers and dry, cold winters and considerable snowfall. The mountainous areas create a climate of their own and where the Mediterranean and continental climates meet, it creates one of the most unique ecosystems in Europe. Summers in the Mediterranean Herzegovina region are hot with average temperatures averaging over 90 degrees, the warm weather starts in May and lasts until the end of September. October and November is the start of the cooler weather and a less crowded time to visit the country.