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Bosnia and Herzegovina in July

Mixed month. Mostar very hot with coach crowds; Sarajevo fine; 11 July Srebrenica commemoration.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Crowds
High
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Prices
Medium
Bosnia and Herzegovina

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mostar very hot with coach crowds; Sarajevo fine; 11 July Srebrenica commemoration.

Is another month better than July?

July is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in July

  • Sarajevo and the mountains · Sarajevo, Jahorina, Bjelašnica, Sutjeskabest weather

    Cold snowy winters with smog trapped in the Sarajevo basin; summers pleasant at 500+ m. Ski season December–March.

  • Herzegovina · Mostar, Blagaj, Počitelj, Trebinjehot

    Mediterranean-influenced: Mostar is often 38–40 °C (100–104 °F) in July–August; autumn rains heavy.

  • Central and north-west Bosnia · Jajce, Travnik, Bihać, Una valleybest weather

    Green and wet; rafting on the Una May–September.

  • Continental: hot summers around 30 °C (86 °F), cold winters with snow; May, June and September are the comfortable months.

  • Bosanska Krajina: Bihać and the Una valley · North-west, toward Croatiahot

    Slightly wetter and cooler than Banja Luka; river levels are highest after spring rain and snowmelt.

  • Bosanska Krajina: Glamoč plateau · South of the regionbest weather

    Higher and windier; snow can linger into April.

  • Central Bosnia: Bosna and Lašva valleys · Travnik, Zenica, Jajcehot

    Continental: warm summers, cold winters with snow. May, June, September and October are the comfortable months; July and August can pass 30 °C (86 °F).

  • Mediterranean-leaning; Mostar is one of the hottest places in the country in July–August, often 35 °C (95 °F)+. Rain falls mostly in autumn and winter.

  • Herzegovina: Neum and the Adriatic strip · The country's short coastlinehot

    Mildest winters in the country; sea swimming roughly May–October, peaking July–August.

  • Herzegovina: Eastern Herzegovina (Trebinje) · Near the Montenegro and Dubrovnik bordershot

    Sheltered and warm; strong summer heat, mild winters.

  • Continental: cold winters with snow, warm summers. May, June, September and early October are the comfortable months; July and August can pass 30 °C (86 °F).

  • Posavina: Sava plain (Brčko, Orašje, Derventa) · Lowland along the Sava and Bosna rivershot

    Continental: hot, humid summers around 30 °C (86 °F)+ and cold winters with fog on the plain. May–June and September–early October are the comfortable windows.

  • Sarajevo Region: Sarajevo basin · city and valley floorhot

    Continental: cold, often foggy winters; warm summers. May–June and September–October are the walking months. Month ratings check.

  • Sarajevo Region: Bjelašnica and Jahorina · mountains south and eastbest weather

    Snow period check; the 1984 Olympic slopes are ski areas in winter and hiking in summer.

  • Sarajevo27 °C (81 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 10 rain days
  • Banja Luka28 °C (82 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 10 rain days
  • Bihać30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 6 rain days
  • Bosanska Krupa28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 9 rain days
  • Brčko30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days
  • Derventa27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 9 rain days
  • Doboj28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Foča26 °C (79 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Glamoč25 °C (77 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 10 rain days
  • Gradiška28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 8 rain days
  • Grude31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days
  • Jablanica31 °C (88 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 7 rain days
  • Jajce30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days
  • Konjic29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 13 rain days
  • Krupa na Vrbasu28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Međugorje29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days
  • Mostar33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days
  • Mrkonjić Grad27 °C (81 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 10 rain days
  • Neum30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Olovo28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pale25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 10 rain days
  • Prijedor29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Široki Brijeg30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Srebrenica30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days
  • Teslic28 °C (82 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 10 rain days
  • Travnik26 °C (79 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 7 rain days
  • Trebinje30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tuzla29 °C (84 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 10 rain days
  • Vareš26 °C (79 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days
  • Višegrad30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 13 rain days
  • Zenica29 °C (84 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 10 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance

    11 Jul

    Commemoration and burial at Potočari; peace march arrives on 10 July.

  • Baščaršija Nights check

    July (check) · Sarajevo

    A month of concerts and shows in the bazaar; crowded evenings.

  • Srebrenica memorial day check

    11 July · Sarajevo

    Solemn observances; expect quiet streets and respect for mourners.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Bosnia and Herzegovina
High
Prices · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Medium

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bosnia and Herzegovina, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jul: Mixed

    May: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Jul: High

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Jul: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jul: 3

    May: 4

July: Mostar very hot with coach crowds; Sarajevo fine; 11 July Srebrenica commemoration.

May: Excellent: warm valleys, rafting starts, roads clear of snow.

Bosnia and Herzegovina: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Where to go in July

Rated best or good this month

  • Sarajevo and the mountains

    Best weather of the year (Sarajevo, Jahorina, Bjelašnica, Sutjeska)

  • Central and north-west Bosnia

    Best weather of the year (Jajce, Travnik, Bihać, Una valley)

  • Bihać

    Best months: May–September

  • Bosanska Krupa

    Best months: May–Sep

  • Brčko

    Best months: May–Sep

  • Derventa

    Best months: May–Sep

  • Doboj

    Best months: May–Sep

  • Foča

    Best months: May–Sep

  • Glamoč

    Best months: May–Oct

  • Gradiška

    Best months: May–September (check)

  • Grude

    Best months: May–Sep

  • Jajce

    Best months: May–Oct