May weather forecast
Bosnia and Herzegovina

As spring approaches its end, May in Bosnia and Herzegovina ushers in a transition period to the warmer summer months. The weather across the country continues to warm up, with average temperatures on a steady rise.

High-altitude regions such as Igman experience a clear shift towards more pleasant weather. Snow is a distant memory by this point, and temperatures rise substantially from those in April, though they remain cooler than in the lower altitude areas.

In the southern regions of Herzegovina, the Mediterranean influence becomes more evident. Cities like Mostar start to experience the onset of summer, with temperatures climbing noticeably. The warmth of the day is comfortably offset by the pleasant, cooler evenings.

Rainfall in May is generally lower than in April, indicating the approach of the drier summer period. Still, showers do occur, and these help maintain the country's lush greenery and contribute to the stunning visual spectacle of its landscape.

Sunshine becomes even more abundant in May. Daily sunshine hours continue to increase across the country, with the southern regions generally enjoying more sunlight. This surge in sunlight signals the upcoming summer season.

Humidity levels in May fluctuate between 55% and 85%, consistent with the preceding months. However, the increasing temperatures make the weather feel warmer overall.

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• Sarajevo - May »
  On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 20:21 CEST. Throughout the year, there are 159 rainfall days, and 927mm (36.5") of precipitation is accumulated.
• Banja Luka - May »
  On the first day of May in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 19:56. In Banja Luka, in May, during 20.5 rainfall days, 102mm (4.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Tuzla - May »
  In Tuzla during the entire year, the rain falls for 116 days and collects up to 931mm (36.65") of precipitation. On the first day of May in Tuzla, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 19:49.
• Zenica - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Zenica is May, when the rain falls for 18.4 days and typically aggregates up to 81mm (3.19") of precipitation. In Zenica in May, it is raining for 18.4 days, with typically 81mm (3.19") of accumulated precipitation.
• Mostar - May »
  In Mostar snow does not fall in May through October. In Mostar, in May, during 17.8 rainfall days, 76mm (2.99") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Bijeljina - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Bijeljina is May, when the rain falls for 17.7 days and typically aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of precipitation. In Bijeljina, during May, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of precipitation.
• Prijedor - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Prijedor sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 20:31 CEST. In Prijedor during May, the rain falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 81mm (3.19") of precipitation.
• Brčko - May »
  On the last day of May, in Brčko, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 20:23 CEST. On the first day of May in Brčko, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 19:50.
• Doboj - May »
  In Doboj snow does not fall in May through September. In Doboj the average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.
• Cazin - May »
  This is the first month of Cazin's climatological year with absolutely no snowfall and a maximum average rainfall of 100mm (3.94"). On the last day of the month, in Cazin, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 20:34 CEST.
• Bihać - May »
  On the first day of May in Bihać, Bosnia and Herzegovina, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 20:01. In Bihać, Bosnia and Herzegovina, snow does not fall in May through September.