The weather in January in Bosnia and Herzegovina
It's cold in January in Bosnia and Herzegovina with an average temperature of 5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 9°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and -1°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for 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 15°C in 2018, Bosnia and Herzegovina reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -12°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -25°C to a highest value of 9°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 470 mm of precipitation, spread over 28 days. Of the total precipitation, about 54 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in January for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
Bosnia and Herzegovina | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 5°C | 5°C |
Max. temperature | 9°C | 11°C |
Min. temperature | -6°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 470 mm | 97 mm |
Rainy days | 28 days | 12 days |
Total snowfall | 54 cm | 16 cm |
Snowy days | 20 days | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Bosnia and Herzegovina with cold temps, averaging around 5°C during the day and nights around -3°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 5°C, with nights around -3°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Bosnia and Herzegovina is around 5°C, while nighttime temps are about -3°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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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 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature in January in Bosnia and Herzegovina over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Total precipitation in January in Bosnia and Herzegovina over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Snowfall in January in Bosnia and Herzegovina per year
Daily UV index in January in Bosnia and Herzegovina
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.