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Best time to visit Mostar: month by month
Short answer
May to June and September to October are best, with highs of about 22–30°C and rivers warm enough to swim by June. July and August are among the hottest in the Balkans (about 32–33°C on average and often 35–40°C on hot days) and crowded with day trippers, while winters are mild but rainy, with up to 17–18 rainy days in November and December.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C | 2°C | 13 | low |
| Feb | 12°C | 3°C | 9 | low |
| Mar | 14°C | 4°C | 7 | low |
| Apr | 17°C | 7°C | 12 | medium |
| May | 24°C | 13°C | 12 | medium |
| Jun | 30°C | 18°C | 6 | high |
| Jul | 33°C | 20°C | 4 | very high |
| Aug | 32°C | 20°C | 7 | very high |
| Sep | 27°C | 16°C | 8 | high |
| Oct | 22°C | 12°C | 8 | medium |
| Nov | 16°C | 8°C | 17 | low |
| Dec | 12°C | 5°C | 18 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
About 14°C in March and 17°C in April, rising to 24°C in May, with around 12 rainy days in April and May; quiet and green.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot: about 30°C in June and 32–33°C in July and August, often hotter; dry, busy with day trips, and the season for swimming at Kravica.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (about 27°C) and October (22°C) are excellent and less crowded; November turns wet, with about 17 rainy days.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild but rainy, about 10–12°C by day and 2–5°C at night, with 9–18 rainy days a month; few visitors and low prices.
Events worth planning around
- Traditional bridge-diving competition from the Stari Most (summer, usually late July; check dates)
- Ramadan and Bajram (Eid), observed by the town's Muslim community (dates move about 11 days earlier each year)
When to avoid
Avoid July and August if you dislike heat and crowds, and arrive before 10:00 or after 17:00 if you do go then. Avoid November and December if you want dry weather.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Mostar?
May, June, September or early October, with highs of about 22–30°C and fewer crowds.
How hot is Mostar in summer?
Very hot: average highs of 32–33°C in July and August, often 35–40°C.
When are the bridge dives?
Club divers jump throughout the warmer months; the traditional competition is usually in late July.