If you are thinking of traveling to Banja Luka in December, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +43°F, and there are only about 3 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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December is usually the wettest month of the year in Banja Luka;
Average weather
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+43°F
Avg. max. temperature
-2°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Banja Luka has uncomfortable weather in December.
Average temperature in Banja Luka in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Banja Luka for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +72°F during the day to a minimum of +23°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +52°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +63°F.
Is Banja Luka warm or cold in December?
Banja Luka is typically chill in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +52°F to +43°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +37°F to +30°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Banja Luka, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Banja Luka in December
Banja Luka weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+52°F
+43°F
+41°F
Min. temperature
+12°F
-2°F
-8°F
Max. temperature
+79°F
+72°F
+70°F
Rainfall
78 mm
59 mm
40 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
85%
86%
83%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1019 HPa
1020 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
3
Cloudy days
12
13
13
Rainy days
12
9
6
Snowy days
3
7
9
December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November.It’s getting colder in December. From +52°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +43°F.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 78 mm to 59 mm.Humidity rises from 85% to 86%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Banja Luka in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Banja Luka is gradually decreasing during December, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Banja Luka based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 53 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Banja Luka wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 113 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Banja Luka based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 4 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Banja Luka.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Banja Luka?
This is the weather in Banja Luka in December 2023:
1 December
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+71°F
2 December
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+68°F
3 December
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+38°F
4 December
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+39°F
5 December
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+45°F
6 December
🌧️
+39°F
7 December
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+44°F
8 December
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+42°F
9 December
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+33°F
10 December
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+42°F
11 December
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+52°F
12 December
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+56°F
13 December
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+63°F
14 December
🌧️
+49°F
15 December
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+47°F
16 December
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+43°F
17 December
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+44°F
18 December
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+51°F
19 December
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+53°F
20 December
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+51°F
21 December
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+54°F
22 December
🌧️
+52°F
23 December
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+53°F
24 December
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+59°F
25 December
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+66°F
26 December
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+62°F
27 December
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+56°F
28 December
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+57°F
29 December
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+56°F
30 December
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+57°F
31 December
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+62°F
In December 2023 Banja Luka had 10 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Banja Luka climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Banja Luka in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+59°F) and the highest in 2022 (+67°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 555 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 1470 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Banja Luka in December:
Is December a good time to visit Banja Luka?
There is never a bad time to go to Banja Luka, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Banja Luka and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Banja Luka in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Banja Luka rainy in December?
Banja Luka is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Banja Luka in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Banja Luka in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Check out the weather for other cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Banja Luka, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.