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Čajniče, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Srpska · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Čajniče is a small town in Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a population of 3,909. Elevation: 2,713 ft (827 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,909 Population 1,785/sq mi density
2,713 ft Elevation 827 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sarajevo Timezone

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About Čajniče

Čajniče

Čajniče is a town and a municipality in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. As of 2013, the town has a population of 2,401 inhabitants, while the municipality has 4,895 inhabitants.

People

Population3,909
Density1,785/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation2,713 ft (827 m)
Population3,909
Population Density1,785 / sq mi
Elevation2,713 ft (827 m)
Coordinates43.5571°, 19.0719°
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo
Country🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
State / ProvinceSrpska
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,095 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.0 inches (25 cm)

About Čajniče

Čajniče is a small town in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Srpska) with a population of 3,909. The city sits at an elevation of 2,713 feet (827 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sarajevo.

Climate in Čajniče

Čajniče has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 819 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.8°C / 31°F -5° / 3.5° 52.1
Feb 1.2°C / 34°F -4.1° / 6.6° 57.1
Mar 5.6°C / 42°F -0.4° / 11.6° 50.4
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F 2.9° / 16° 59.7
May 13.8°C / 57°F 6.9° / 20.6° 82.9
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 10.8° / 24.8° 90.6
Jul 19.5°C / 67°F 12° / 27° 76.5
Aug 19.9°C / 68°F 11.9° / 27.9° 59.4
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 8.8° / 22° 76.4
Oct 11.7°C / 53°F 4.8° / 18.6° 72.2
Nov 7°C / 45°F 1.7° / 12.2° 70.8
Dec 0.8°C / 33°F -2.9° / 4.6° 71.0
Čajniče experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,713 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,713 ft (827 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density1,785/sq mi
Coordinates43.5571°N, 19.0719°W
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
Snowfall 10.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 125 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 90 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 127 km
Sep 29, 1998 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia M5.5 109 km
Apr 30, 1999 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia M5.4 106 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 74 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 131 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 143 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 127 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 137 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 119 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 132 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 129 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 118 km
Aug 30, 2019 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 128 km
Mar 22, 2006 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia M4.8 100 km
Apr 29, 1991 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 62 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 94 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 61 km
Jun 7, 1992 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.7 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.7 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m - 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 3.0 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
November 38°F (4°C) 4.6 in Wettest
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.9 in

Čajniče has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and March the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Čajniče

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Srednjoškolski centar Petar Petrović Njegoš - - - -
Основна школа ,,Јован Дучић" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Čajniče

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Olovo - AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Bir religion, talk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Goražde - UNKNOWN 128 kbps
Radio Breza bosna MP3 128 kbps
RADIO MIX - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Čajniče

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ivo Andric Memorial Classroom
Muzejsko-memorijalni centar "Rorovi"

Libraries in Čajniče

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gradska biblioteka0.0

Farmers Markets in Čajniče

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pijaca
Stočna pijaca Goražde

Restaurants in Čajniče

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Peršić

Cafes in Čajniče

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Exit
Romansa

Dentists in Čajniče

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental D

Gas Stations in Čajniče

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nestro

Stadiums & Teams in Čajniče

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Ski Resorts Near Čajniče

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tornik 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Park Obudojevica 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dvorišta Nordic Ski Center (Smučarski club Romanija, Pale) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centar nordijskog skijanja Dvorišta-Jahorina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski centar Igrišta 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Čajniče

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sarajevo International AirportSJJLarge Airport
Ponikve AirportUZCMedium Airport
Nisici Airfield-Small Airport
Zlatibor Sport Airstrip (U.C.)-Small Airport

Post Offices in Čajniče

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pošta 73280 Čajniče
Pošta 73283 Miljeno

Churches & Religious Organizations in Čajniče

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Katolička crkva sv. Benedikta
Manastir Uspenja Presvete Bogorodice
Sinan-begova džamija

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sarajevo
Elevation
816 m (2,677 ft)
Postal Code
73280
Website
opstinacajnice.com/

🇧🇦 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 Čajniče

What is the population of Čajniče?

Čajniče has a population of 3,909 residents and is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The population density is 1,785 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Čajniče?

Čajniče has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches, with 10.0 inches of snow.

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