AI-generatedFoča at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,910 h
- Rain a year
- 868 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 393 m
Climate in Foča
Foča has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,910 hours of sunshine a year, Foča is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Foča
The best time to visit Foča is from April to May and from September to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to June and from September to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is May with 93 mm of precipitation.
Foča through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Foča in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–23 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Foča in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 27–30 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Foča in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–24 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Foča in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:5718:04
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:40–07:36 · evening 17:25–18:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:29–06:40 · evening 18:21–18:32
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Foča compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Foča in October?
In October, Foča is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Foča.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min06:57 – 18:04
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Foča
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Foča (score 76 and 75). In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h | 5.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9better | 11 |
| Rainfall | 65 mm | 69 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Foča month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January6° · 2.9 h
In January, Foča is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Foča.
Foča in January30February8° · 3.8 h
In February, Foča is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Foča.
Foča in February52March13° · 4.8 h
In March, Foča is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 75 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Foča.
Foča in March67April18° · 5.2 h
In April, Foča is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Foča.
Foča in April67May23° · 6.2 h
In May, Foča is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 93 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Foča.
Foča in May60June27° · 7.5 h
In June, Foča is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 82 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Foča.
Foča in June50July29° · 8.2 h
In July, Foča is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Foča.
Foča in July46August30° · 7.6 h
In August, Foča is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Foča.
Foča in August75September24° · 5.8 h
In September, Foča is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Foča.
Foča in September76October19° · 4.9 h
In October, Foča is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Foča.
Foča in October52November13° · 3.4 h
In November, Foča is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Foča.
Foča in November19December7° · 2.4 h
In December, Foča is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Foča.
Foča in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Foča
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in August (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | 6° | −2° | 2.9 h | 12 | 62 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | 8° | −1° | 3.8 h | 11 | 65 |
| MarchMar | 52 | 13° | 3° | 4.8 h | 13 | 75 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 18° | 7° | 5.2 h | 14 | 79 |
| MayMay | 67 | 23° | 11° | 6.2 h | 15 | 93 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 27° | 14° | 7.5 h | 14 | 82 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 29° | 16° | 8.2 h | 12 | 70 |
| AugustAug | 46 | 30° | 16° | 7.6 h | 11 | 55 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 24° | 12° | 5.8 h | 11 | 69 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 19° | 8° | 4.9 h | 9 | 65 |
| NovemberNov | 52 | 13° | 4° | 3.4 h | 10 | 79 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 7° | 0° | 2.4 h | 12 | 75 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Foča
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.9 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Foča, 44 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Foča: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Foča has about 9 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Foča
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Foča
How breezy and how cloudy Foča is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Foča typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Foča: variable cloud, with about 4.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Foča
How often the day gets hot in Foča (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Foča has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Foča
When Foča is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Foča has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 6 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 12 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Foča
Weather for your travel dates
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Foča in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Foča has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).
- 63
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 76
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 30 min
- Distance
- 1,690 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Currency
- Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
- Languages
- Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +387
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Foča vs Pale
In October the holiday weather in Foča and Pale is about equally good (score 76 vs 76). During the day Pale is 3 °C cooler than Foča.
| in October | Foča | Pale |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Oct | May – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Foča
When is the best time to visit Foča?
The best time to visit Foča is from April to May and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Foča?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Foča?
The wettest month is May with 93 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 55 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Foča get?
Foča gets around 1,910 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Foča in?
Foča is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Foča?
A nonstop flight from London to Foča takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,690 km.
Which school holidays are best for Foča?
Foča has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 63, May half-term 66, summer holidays 47, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 17.