The weather in January in Banja Luka

It's cold in January in Banja Luka with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 4°C to a high of 9°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 0°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Banja Luka. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 20°C in 2022, Banja Luka reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -8°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -18°C to a highest value of 10°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 106 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 29 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for Banja Luka

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Banja Luka. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Banja Luka New York
Average temperature 7°C 5°C
Max. temperature 9°C 11°C
Min. temperature -3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 106 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 14 days 12 days
Total snowfall 29 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 11 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Banja Luka with cold temps, averaging around 8°C during the day and nights around -1°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 7°C, with nights around -1°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Banja Luka is around 7°C, while nighttime temps are about -2°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Banja Luka

Temperature in January in Banja Luka over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Banja Luka

Total precipitation in January in Banja Luka over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Banja Luka

Snowfall in January in Banja Luka per year

Daily UV index in January in Banja Luka

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Banja Luka, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Banja Luka by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Banja Luka. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.