AI-generatedMostar at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,430 h
- Rain a year
- 1,408 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 66 m
Climate in Mostar
Mostar has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,430 hours of sunshine a year, Mostar is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
07:0118:08
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 06:43–07:40 · evening 17:29–18:25
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:32–06:43 · evening 18:25–18:36
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.
What is the weather like in Mostar in October?
In October, Mostar is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 161 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mostar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min07:01 – 18:08
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Sarajevo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %54 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Mostar
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 5.7 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Mostar, 51 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Mostar
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 it, 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.
Rain in Mostar: 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, Mostar has about 10 rainy days with 161 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Mostar
How breezy and how cloudy Mostar 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 Mostar typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Mostar: variable cloud, with about 5.7 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 and humidity in Mostar
How often the day gets hot in Mostar (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, Mostar has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mostar
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in August (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June 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 | 25 | 10° | 0° | 4.0 h | 12 | 138 |
| FebruaryFeb | 35 | 11° | 0° | 4.5 h | 11 | 125 |
| MarchMar | 56 | 14° | 3° | 5.5 h | 11 | 123 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 18° | 6° | 6.3 h | 12 | 113 |
| MayMay | 85 | 23° | 11° | 8.0 h | 10 | 88 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 28° | 15° | 9.6 h | 6 | 55 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 31° | 18° | 10.8 h | 4 | 29 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 32° | 18° | 10.1 h | 5 | 52 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 25° | 14° | 7.5 h | 8 | 131 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 20° | 9° | 5.7 h | 10 | 161 |
| NovemberNov | 46 | 15° | 5° | 3.8 h | 14 | 221 |
| DecemberDec | 26 | 10° | 1° | 3.8 h | 13 | 173 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
43.34° N, 17.81° E · 66 m · Europe/Sarajevo
Best time to visit Mostar
The best time to visit Mostar is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to October. Rain is most frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 221 mm.
Mostar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mostar in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Mostar in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–32 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Mostar in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–25 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Mostar in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–11 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mostar for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Mostar
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Mostar: score 88 against 75. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 75 | 88better |
| Day high | 20° | 28° |
| Night low | 9° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 9.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 161 mm | 55 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Dec
12 or more rainy days
Mostar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January10° · 4 h
In January, Mostar is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 138 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mostar.
Mostar in January35February11° · 5 h
In February, Mostar is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 125 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mostar.
Mostar in February56March14° · 6 h
In March, Mostar is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 123 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Mostar.
Mostar in March75April18° · 6 h
In April, Mostar is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Mostar.
Mostar in April85May23° · 8 h
In May, Mostar is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Mostar.
Mostar in May88June28° · 10 h
In June, Mostar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Mostar.
Mostar in June72July31° · 11 h
In July, Mostar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Mostar.
Mostar in July68August32° · 10 h
In August, Mostar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 52 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Mostar.
Mostar in August86September25° · 8 h
In September, Mostar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 131 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Mostar.
Mostar in September75October20° · 6 h
In October, Mostar is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 161 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mostar.
Mostar in October46November15° · 4 h
In November, Mostar is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 221 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Mostar.
Mostar in November26December10° · 4 h
In December, Mostar is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 173 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mostar.
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Mostar vs. Medjugorje
In October the holiday weather in Mostar and Medjugorje is about equally good (score 75 vs. 77). During the day Medjugorje is 1 °C cooler than Mostar.
| in October | Mostar | Medjugorje |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 75 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | May – Jun, Sep |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Mostar
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Mostar 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.
Mostar has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 26
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 30 min
- Distance
- 1,640 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.
Frequently asked questions about Mostar
When is the best time to visit Mostar?
The best time to visit Mostar is from April to June 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 Mostar?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Mostar?
Rain is most frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 221 mm. The driest month is July with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mostar get?
Mostar gets around 2,430 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.8 hours a day; in November there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Mostar in?
Mostar uses the time zone Europe/Sarajevo: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Mostar?
A nonstop flight from London to Mostar takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,640 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mostar?
Mostar has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 86, Summer holidays 69, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 26.
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