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Pale in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Oct–Nov (muddy, little snow, no summer activities).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
15°C (59°F) / 6°C (43°F)
average high / low
Rain days
11
Crowds
Low
Bosnia and Herzegovina overall
Prices
Low
Bosnia and Herzegovina overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Pale

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Oct–Nov (muddy, little snow, no summer activities).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • PaleHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 11 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Bosnia and Herzegovina overall
Low
Prices · Bosnia and Herzegovina overall
Low

Bosnia and Herzegovina overall: Autumn colours in the mountains; Mostar mild.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 15 °C (59 °F)

    Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 6 °C (43 °F)

    Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 11 (better)

    Jan: 12

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Low

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Oct–Nov (muddy, little snow, no summer activities).

January: Inside Pale's best window: Dec–Mar (skiing), Jun–Sep (hiking on Jahorina).

Pale: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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