Tuzla climate
Tuzla (Bosnia and Herzegovina) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C54 °F, and about 838 mm33 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Tuzla climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 541 | −326 | 133 | 602.4 | 24 |
| Feb | 744 | −228 | 236 | 602.3 | 20 |
| Mar | 1253 | 134 | 744 | 652.5 | 13 |
| Apr | 1864 | 643 | 1253 | 652.6 | 3 |
| May | 2272 | 1152 | 1762 | 943.7 | 0 |
| Jun | 2780 | 1559 | 2169 | 943.7 | 0 |
| Jul | 3086 | 1763 | 2374 | 672.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 3087 | 1762 | 2474 | 632.5 | 0 |
| Sep | 2475 | 1254 | 1864 | 742.9 | 0 |
| Oct | 1965 | 745 | 1355 | 662.6 | 2 |
| Nov | 1254 | 337 | 846 | 642.5 | 9 |
| Dec | 642 | −229 | 236 | 662.6 | 21 |
| Year | 3087 | −326 | 1254 | 83833 | 91 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90% | 78% | 1.4 | 9:11 |
| Feb | 88% | 76% | 2.1 | 10:22 |
| Mar | 81% | 69% | 3.2 | 11:47 |
| Apr | 75% | 65% | 4.4 | 13:25 |
| May | 73% | 66% | 5.3 | 14:47 |
| Jun | 69% | 58% | 6.0 | 15:32 |
| Jul | 60% | 46% | 6.2 | 15:13 |
| Aug | 57% | 43% | 5.5 | 14:02 |
| Sep | 66% | 59% | 3.8 | 12:27 |
| Oct | 75% | 62% | 2.7 | 10:53 |
| Nov | 84% | 71% | 1.6 | 9:31 |
| Dec | 90% | 77% | 1.1 | 8:50 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Tuzla is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C87 °F and a low of 17 °C62 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 5 °C41 °F and lows −3 °C26 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.8 °C41 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 838 mm33 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is June (94 mm3.7 in), the driest is February (60 mm2.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 57% in August to 90% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 43%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 2 km/h (1 mph) in June to 3 km/h (2 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 8.8 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 15 cm).
Best time to visit Tuzla
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and September and October: average highs of 19 °C65 °F to 27 °C80 °F with 66 mm2.6 in to 94 mm3.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 5 °C41 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Tuzla
- Winter (December–February) — highs 541 to 7 °C44 °F, lows −326 to −2 °C29 °F, about 62 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1253 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 134 to 11 °C52 °F, about 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2780 to 30 °C87 °F, lows 1559 to 17 °C63 °F, about 75 mm2.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1254 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 337 to 12 °C54 °F, about 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Tuzla compares
Compared with Zenica, about 71 km to the southwest, Tuzla has practically the same average temperature and receives 7% less precipitation (838 mm33 in vs 900 mm35 in). The difference is largest in December (1.2 °C2.2 °F cooler).
Of the 5 places in Bosnia and Herzegovina covered by World Climates, Tuzla is the 3rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 5th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Bosnia and Herzegovina climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Čačak (Serbia, Cfa), Kragujevac (Serbia, Cfa) and Cherkessk (Russia, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Zenica 71 km · 12 °C54 °F · 900 mm35 in
- Sarajevo 81 km · 11 °C52 °F · 900 mm35 in
- Banja Luka 119 km · 12 °C54 °F · 857 mm34 in
- Novi Sad 122 km · 12 °C54 °F · 635 mm25 in
- Belgrade 145 km · 12 °C54 °F · 676 mm27 in
- Mostar 150 km · 15 °C59 °F · 983 mm39 in
- Čačak 152 km · 12 °C54 °F · 765 mm30 in
- Pécs 174 km · 12 °C53 °F · 673 mm27 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tuzla?
August is the warmest month in Tuzla, with an average high of 30 °C (87 °F) and an average low of 17 °C (62 °F).
What is the coldest month in Tuzla?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 5 °C (41 °F) and an average low of -3 °C (26 °F).
When does it rain the most in Tuzla?
June is the wettest month with about 94 mm (3.7 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 60 mm (2.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Tuzla?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and June and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 396 m, while Tuzla lies at about 225 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.1 °C2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.