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Banja Luka in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Banja Luka in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Banja Luka, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Banja Luka in March 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Banja Luka in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +55°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 13 rainy days in the month and around 69 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
-2°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
69 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Banja Luka has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Banja Luka in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Banja Luka for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +77°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +59°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 59% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +39°F to +68°F.

Is Banja Luka warm or cold in March?

Banja Luka is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +46°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +30°F to +36°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Banja Luka:

Climate in Banja Luka in March

Banja Luka weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+46°F+55°F+64°F
Min. temperature
-8°F-2°F+23°F
Max. temperature
+75°F+81°F+88°F
Rainfall
42 mm69 mm94 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
79%72%71%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1016 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
454
Cloudy days
10107
Rainy days
81317
Snowy days
731

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +46°F to +55°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 42 mm to 69 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 4 to 5.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Banja Luka in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Banja Luka is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Banja Luka based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 49 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March 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 March in Banja Luka based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Banja Luka?

This is the weather in Banja Luka in March 2023:
1 March
🌧️
+39°F
2 March
☁️
+42°F
3 March
☁️
+44°F
4 March
☁️
+50°F
5 March
☁️
+50°F
6 March
☀️
+55°F
7 March
☁️
+59°F
8 March
☁️
+61°F
9 March
☁️
+67°F
10 March
☁️
+63°F
11 March
☁️
+49°F
12 March
☀️
+50°F
13 March
☁️
+69°F
14 March
☁️
+72°F
15 March
☁️
+51°F
16 March
☀️
+50°F
17 March
☀️
+54°F
18 March
☀️
+63°F
19 March
☁️
+69°F
20 March
☁️
+61°F
21 March
☀️
+63°F
22 March
☁️
+68°F
23 March
☀️
+74°F
24 March
☀️
+76°F
25 March
🌧️
+61°F
26 March
☁️
+68°F
27 March
🌧️
+52°F
28 March
☀️
+49°F
29 March
☁️
+57°F
30 March
☁️
+68°F
31 March
☁️
+68°F
In March 2023 Banja Luka had 9 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Banja Luka climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Banja Luka in March 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 March:

Is March a good time to visit Banja Luka?

It’s always a good time to visit Banja Luka, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Banja Luka in March?

March has mild temperatures in Banja Luka. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Banja Luka rainy in March?

Banja Luka is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Banja Luka in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Banja Luka in March, 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.

Monthly weather in Banja Luka

Source of the data

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.