January weather forecast
Bosnia and Herzegovina

January marks the peak of winter in Bosnia and Herzegovina, making it the coldest month of the year. The climate across the country varies due to its geographical diversity. Northern plains and central parts typically experience freezing conditions, while the southern region, particularly areas close to the Adriatic Sea, retains a milder climate. However, it's still within reach of cold waves that sweep through the country.

In the high altitude areas and hilly regions, temperatures often plummet below -23.3°C (-9.9°F). The town of Igman, for instance, recorded the country's lowest ever temperature of -42.5°C (-44.5°F) in January 1963, a testament to the extreme cold that can occur in the mountainous regions. These colder regions also receive significant snowfall, with nearly 100 days of snowfall across the winter months.

Contrarily, the southern parts of the country, influenced by the Mediterranean climate, experience milder temperatures compared to the rest of the country. Cities such as Mostar in Herzegovina have warmer winters, although they are not entirely immune to cold snaps.

While January brings intense cold compared to the late autumn months of November and December, the volume of precipitation reduces slightly. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, but January is not the rainiest month. The average humidity hovers around its annual peak during this month, ranging between 55% and 85%.

Sunshine is scarce during January, making the days short and often gloomy. The sunshine duration is reduced to 2 to 3 hours daily in most areas. This is a stark contrast to the sunny conditions in the following months, as the country heads towards spring.

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• Sarajevo - January »
  As the first month of the year, January's weather in Sarajevo is characterized by a plethora of snowfall days, amounting to 10, with an average high temperature of 3.7°C (38.7°F) and a low of -3.3°C (26.1°F). In Sarajevo during January, snow falls for 10 days.
• Banja Luka - January »
  In Banja Luka in January, during 9.8 rainfall days, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the lowest UV index in Banja Luka are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Tuzla - January »
  As the first month of the year, January holds firm with characteristically cold temperatures in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Tuzla in January, during 10 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Zenica - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Zenica is January, when snow falls for 10.9 days and typically aggregates up to 247mm (9.72") of snow. With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• Mostar - January »
  In Mostar during January, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of snow. In Mostar in January, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 99mm (3.9") of accumulated precipitation.
• Bijeljina - January »
  In Bijeljina in January, during 8.5 snowfall days, 120mm (4.72") of snow is typically accumulated. January is typically Bijeljina's chilliest month as temperatures range between -1.5°C (29.3°F) to 4.2°C (39.6°F) and snowfall reaches a considerable 120mm (4.72").
• Prijedor - January »
  In Prijedor, in January, during 7.8 snowfall days, 113mm (4.45") of snow is typically accumulated. In Prijedor during January, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.
• Brčko - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Brčko is January, when snow falls for 7.8 days and typically aggregates up to 113mm (4.45") of snow. In Brčko January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 4.3°C (39.7°F) and a low of -1.3°C (29.7°F).
• Doboj - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Doboj is January, when snow falls for 11.1 days and typically aggregates up to 220mm (8.66") of snow. January, with its average high-temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F) and an average low-temperature of -2.3°C (27.9°F), holds the record as the coldest month in Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• Cazin - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Cazin is January, when snow falls for 10.9 days and typically aggregates up to 277mm (10.91") of snow. In Cazin in January, snow falls for 10.9 days, with typically accumulated 277mm (10.91") of snow.
• Bihać - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Bihać is January, when snow falls for 10.9 days and typically aggregates up to 277mm (10.91") of snow. January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bihać, Bosnia and Herzegovina.