Monthly climate guide
Banja Luka weather in January
January in Banja Luka is typically cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C (41°F) and night-time lows near -3°C (27°F). The month usually brings about 54 mm of rain (some rain) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 2°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- Banja Luka is usually about 2°C warmer than Sarajevo, 140 km away, in January.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 77%.
- Mornings start cold: the average low is -3°C, and frost is common.
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Banja Luka.
January is typically Banja Luka's coolest month.
Avg high
5°C
41°F
Avg low
-3°C
27°F
Rainfall
54 mm
some rain
Humidity
90%
relative
Sky
77%
cloud · often cloudy
Banja Luka weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 41°F | -3°C / 27°F | 54 mm | 90% | 77% |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | -2°C / 29°F | 66 mm | 87% | 76% |
| March | 12°C / 54°F | 1°C / 34°F | 58 mm | 79% | 67% |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 6°C / 42°F | 56 mm | 73% | 65% |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 50°F | 107 mm | 74% | 67% |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 15°C / 58°F | 75 mm | 69% | 56% |
| July | 30°C / 85°F | 17°C / 62°F | 68 mm | 59% | 44% |
| August | 31°C / 87°F | 17°C / 63°F | 51 mm | 55% | 39% |
| September | 25°C / 76°F | 13°C / 55°F | 78 mm | 65% | 56% |
| October | 19°C / 66°F | 7°C / 45°F | 79 mm | 75% | 61% |
| November | 12°C / 54°F | 3°C / 38°F | 61 mm | 86% | 73% |
| December | 7°C / 44°F | -1°C / 30°F | 62 mm | 90% | 70% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Banja Luka?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Banja Luka →Other Bosnia and Herzegovina cities in January
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Banja Luka in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Banja Luka?
January is cool in Banja Luka, with highs around 5°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Banja Luka in January?
Average highs are about 5°C (41°F) and average lows about -3°C (27°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Banja Luka in January?
Banja Luka typically gets around 54 mm of rain in January — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Banja Luka (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.