Zenica climate
Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C54 °F, and about 900 mm35 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Zenica climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 642 | −229 | 235 | 773.0 |
| Feb | 745 | −130 | 337 | 742.9 |
| Mar | 1153 | 235 | 744 | 742.9 |
| Apr | 1763 | 643 | 1253 | 682.7 |
| May | 2171 | 1151 | 1661 | 813.2 |
| Jun | 2678 | 1558 | 2068 | 823.2 |
| Jul | 2984 | 1762 | 2373 | 542.1 |
| Aug | 3085 | 1762 | 2374 | 552.2 |
| Sep | 2475 | 1253 | 1864 | 783.1 |
| Oct | 1966 | 846 | 1356 | 763.0 |
| Nov | 1355 | 439 | 847 | 913.6 |
| Dec | 744 | 031 | 338 | 893.5 |
| Year | 3085 | −229 | 1254 | 90035 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91% | 78% | 1.4 | 9:13 |
| Feb | 89% | 77% | 2.0 | 10:24 |
| Mar | 84% | 70% | 3.2 | 11:47 |
| Apr | 78% | 67% | 4.3 | 13:24 |
| May | 77% | 67% | 5.3 | 14:45 |
| Jun | 74% | 58% | 6.0 | 15:29 |
| Jul | 66% | 47% | 6.1 | 15:11 |
| Aug | 62% | 45% | 5.4 | 14:00 |
| Sep | 71% | 59% | 3.8 | 12:27 |
| Oct | 79% | 63% | 2.7 | 10:54 |
| Nov | 86% | 73% | 1.6 | 9:33 |
| Dec | 90% | 76% | 1.1 | 8:53 |
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 Zenica is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C85 °F and a low of 17 °C62 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 6 °C42 °F and lows −2 °C29 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 21.2 °C38.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 900 mm35 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is November (91 mm3.6 in), the driest is July (54 mm2.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 62% in August to 91% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 45%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 2 km/h (1 mph) in June to 4 km/h (2 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 8.9 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Zenica
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September: average highs of 21 °C71 °F to 30 °C85 °F with 54 mm2.1 in to 82 mm3.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 6 °C42 °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 Zenica
- Winter (December–February) — highs 642 to 7 °C45 °F, lows −229 to 0 °C31 °F, about 80 mm3.2 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 1153 to 21 °C71 °F, lows 235 to 11 °C51 °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 2678 to 30 °C85 °F, lows 1558 to 17 °C62 °F, about 64 mm2.5 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 1355 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 439 to 12 °C53 °F, about 82 mm3.2 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 Zenica compares
Compared with Sarajevo, about 53 km to the southeast, Zenica is on average 1.2 °C2.2 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in May (1.2 °C2.2 °F warmer).
Of the 5 places in Bosnia and Herzegovina covered by World Climates, Zenica is the 2nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 3rd 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: Villeurbanne (France, Cfa), Lyon (France, Cfa) and Prizren (Kosovo, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Sarajevo 53 km · 11 °C52 °F · 900 mm35 in
- Tuzla 71 km · 12 °C54 °F · 838 mm33 in
- Banja Luka 85 km · 12 °C54 °F · 857 mm34 in
- Mostar 96 km · 15 °C59 °F · 983 mm39 in
- Split 140 km · 17 °C62 °F · 921 mm36 in
- Novi Sad 192 km · 12 °C54 °F · 635 mm25 in
- Čačak 198 km · 12 °C54 °F · 765 mm30 in
- Pécs 210 km · 12 °C53 °F · 673 mm27 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Zenica?
August is the warmest month in Zenica, with an average high of 30 °C (85 °F) and an average low of 17 °C (62 °F).
What is the coldest month in Zenica?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 6 °C (42 °F) and an average low of -2 °C (29 °F).
When does it rain the most in Zenica?
November is the wettest month with about 91 mm (3.6 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 54 mm (2.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Zenica?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–September.
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 881 m, while Zenica lies at about 325 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +3.6 °C6.5 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.