When to go
The best time to visit most of Bosnia and Herzegovina, namely the towns in the hilly area and in the inland northern plain, is from
June to September. Given that some hot days are possible in July and August, you may prefer June and September if you don't like the heat. The summer weather is often sunny, but thunderstorms can break out in the afternoon. Normally, nights are cool.
For a
beach holiday, the short coastal stretch, because of its Mediterranean climate, is good in summer (especially in July and August).
In the lower valley of the Neretva River, in Mostar or Medjugorje, where the climate is almost Mediterranean, you can choose May, June, and September. In July and August, rainfall is rare, but it can sometimes be hot. From October to April, and therefore even in winter, the weather is usually mild, but sometimes it's windy, and in addition, the rains are abundant.
What to pack
In
winter: for Sarajevo and inland areas, bring warm clothes, such as a sweater, a down jacket, a hat, gloves, and a raincoat or umbrella. For the plain of Mostar and the coast: warm clothes, such as a sweater, a coat, and a raincoat or umbrella.
In
summer: bring light clothes, T-shirts, but also long pants, a light jacket and a sweatshirt for the evening and for cooler days, especially in inland areas; an umbrella.
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Bosnia Herzegovina