Weather & Climate in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Banja Luka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 478.3 sq mi (1,238.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 387/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7788°N, 17.2063°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
463 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Nov 27, 1990 | 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.6 | 113 km | 24 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 5 km NW of Požega, Croatia | M4.9 | 74 km | 24 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 127 km | 20 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 105 km | 7 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia | M4.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2021 | 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 8 km NNE of Maslovare, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 6 km W of ?e?ava, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 39 km | 23 km |
| Dec 13, 1995 | 9 km W of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2011 | 14 km WNW of Hrvace, Croatia | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1992 | 7 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 4 km SSW of Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2003 | 9 km NNW of Livno, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2023 | 5 km E of Srebrenik, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2019 | 14 km N of Kaštel Lukši?, Croatia | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 2000 | 13 km SE of Gra?ac, Croatia | M4.4 | 115 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Banja Luka has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").