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Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Srpska · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bileća is a small city in Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a population of 13,257. Elevation: 1,535 ft (468 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,257 Population 54/sq mi density
1,535 ft Elevation 468 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
47.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sarajevo Timezone

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About Bileća

Bileća

Bileća is a town and municipality in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. As of 2013, the town has a population of 7,476 inhabitants, while the municipality has 10,807 inhabitants.

People

Population13,257
Density54/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Population13,257
Population Density54 / sq mi
Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Coordinates42.8765°, 18.4297°
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo
Country🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
State / ProvinceSrpska
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation47.1 inches (1,196 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bileća

Bileća is a small city in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Srpska) with a population of 13,257. The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet (468 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sarajevo.

Climate in Bileća

Bileća has an average annual temperature of 12.5°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.7°C), the coldest is Jan (1.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1266 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.7°C / 35°F -8.3° / 10.7° 141.4
Feb 4.2°C / 40°F -6.8° / 14.3° 86.5
Mar 6°C / 43°F -4.6° / 17.3° 78.3
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F -2° / 21.1° 83.0
May 14.5°C / 58°F 4.6° / 24° 92.7
Jun 20.4°C / 69°F 9.4° / 32.1° 72.5
Jul 23.7°C / 75°F 11.8° / 34.8° 46.5
Aug 23.7°C / 75°F 12.7° / 34.5° 59.5
Sep 18.4°C / 65°F 6.9° / 29.9° 117.5
Oct 13.9°C / 57°F 4° / 24.4° 98.7
Nov 8.8°C / 48°F -3.1° / 19.9° 192.4
Dec 4.9°C / 41°F -4.3° / 13.1° 196.9
Bileća experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Area244.4 sq mi (633.0 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates42.8765°N, 18.4297°W
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,145 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 41 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 30 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 50 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 23 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 47 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 125 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 36 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 119 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 104 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 101 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 123 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 99 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 53 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 48 km
Apr 29, 1991 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 147 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 115 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 30 km
May 22, 1994 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia M4.7 111 km
Jul 15, 1995 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia M4.7 84 km
Aug 2, 2003 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia M4.7 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 MONTENEGRO Earthquake 3.0 m 131 108 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m - 61 km
1962 DALMATIAN COASTS Earthquake 0.0 m 1 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 6.2 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 5.5 in

Bileća has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Bileća

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Osnovna škola "Petar II Petrović Njegoš" - - - -
Srednjoškolski centar "Golub Kureš" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bileća

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boka News (ME) - AAC+ 48 kbps
Drama radio Dubrovnik (HR) news talk, pop music AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Porto Montenegro (ME) dance, electro MP3 320 kbps
Soundset Ragusa (HR) dubrovnik, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bileća

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Muzej Hercegovine

Libraries in Bileća

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Narodna biblioteka "Vladimir Gaćinović"0.0
Public library Trebinje0.0

Farmers Markets in Bileća

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buvlja pijaca
Gradska tržnica
Pijaca Tini
Zelena pijaca

Restaurants in Bileća

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1001 Noc
Apolon fish restaurant
Caffe Pizzeria Moscow
Jezero
Livade
Pizzeria Centar
Restaurant Fortuna
Stari Dom

Cafes in Bileća

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buondi
Formula
Ilegala
Lipa
Mozaik
Okretaljka

Monuments in Bileća

4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Park narodnih heroja
Spomenik herojima NOB-a u II svjetskom ratu
Spomenik ravnogorskim borcima u II svjetskom ratu
Spomenik Svetom Savi

Bus Stations in Bileća

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bileća Bus Station

Gas Stations in Bileća

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BA #1904097755
Nestro

Banks in Bileća

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Addiko Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Bileća

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bileća

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković AirportDBVLarge Airport
Mostar International AirportOMOLarge Airport
Tivat AirportTIVMedium Airport
Nikšić Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bileća

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pošte Srpske, 89230 Bileća

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bileća

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Careva džamija
Church of the Holy Prophet Elijah
Crkva Svetog cara Lazara
CrkvaSv. Vasilija Ostroškog
Saborna crkva Svetog Save
Svetog Arhangela Gavrila
Црква Светог архангела Гаврила
Црква Светог архангела Михаила
Црква Светог великомученика Георгија

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sarajevo
Elevation
617 m (2,024 ft)
Area
633.0 km² (244.3 mi²)
Postal Code
89230
Website
opstinabileca.org
Twinned With
Nikšić

🇧🇦 About Bosnia and Herzegovina

Capital Sarajevo
Population 3,323,929
Area 51,129 km²
GDP (USD) $27,592,361,498
GDP per capita $8,663
HDI 0.779
Life expectancy 77.9 years
Internet users 83.4%
Urban population 51.6%
Currency BAM (Marka)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Calling code +387
TLD .ba
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nova Godina
Jan 2 New Year's Day Nova Godina
Jan 6 Christmas Eve (Orthodox) Božić (za pravoslavce)
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Božić (za pravoslavce)
Mar 1 Independence day Dan nezavisnosti Bosne i Hercegovine
Apr 10 Good Friday Veliki petak
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Vaskrs (Uskrs)
Apr 13 Easter Monday Vaskrsni (Uskrsni) ponedeljak
May 1 May Day / International Workers' Day Praznik rada
May 2 May Day / International Workers' Day Praznik rada
May 9 Victory Day over fascism Dan pobjede nad fašizmom
Nov 21 Day of the establishment of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in BiH Dan uspostavljanja Opšteg okvirnog sporazuma za mir u BiH
Nov 25 Statehood Day Dan državnosti Bosne i Hercegovine
Dec 24 Christmas Eve (Roman Catholic) Božić (za rimokatolike)
Dec 25 Christmas Day (Roman Catholic) Božić (za rimokatolike)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bileća

What is the population of Bileća?

Bileća has a population of 13,257 residents and is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 244.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bileća?

Bileća has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches.

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