Banja Luka
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Suitable with normal precautions
New information on wait times if travelling to and from the Schengen area from Bosnia and Herzegovina. New information that the border crossing at Gradiška has been relocated to a new facility.
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Border crossing at Gradiška has been relocated to a new facility.
- New wait time information applies when travelling to and from the Schengen area.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Banja Luka month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Banja Luka are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 21–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low -2°C), and May the wettest (about 111 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.9 | -2.3 | 70 | 5.5 |
| February | 10.6 | 0.1 | 64 | 6.6 |
| March | 13.7 | 2.0 | 78 | 8.1 |
| April | 18.1 | 5.7 | 67 | 9.5 |
| May | 21.3 | 10.2 | 111 | 10.4 |
| June | 26.9 | 15.1 | 72 | 12.2 |
| July | 28.7 | 16.7 | 75 | 12.7 |
| August | 28.4 | 16.4 | 59 | 11.8 |
| September | 23.6 | 12.3 | 77 | 9.5 |
| October | 18.8 | 8.0 | 65 | 8.2 |
| November | 12.2 | 3.6 | 97 | 5.2 |
| December | 8.0 | 0.1 | 86 | 4.9 |
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Research updated Saturday, October 24, 2026Past and future events in Banja Luka
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Previously
- Documented history · 2000
At the same site, the remains of a settlement of the Baden culture from the somewhat later period of the Eneolithic (between 2000 and 1800 BC) were identified.
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01 · OverviewBanja Luka, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Banja Luka took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Banja Luka
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Banja Luka
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Banja Luka
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Banja Luka
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Banja Luka
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Banja Luka
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01 · Q&AWhere is Banja Luka located and what are its coordinates?
Banja Luka is situated in Bosnia and Herzegovina at geographic coordinates 44.7788, 17.2063, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Banja Luka?
Banja Luka has a recorded population of approximately 221,106 and observes the Europe/Sarajevo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Banja Luka?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Banja Luka include BS, HR-BA, SR-BA, with BAM used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Banja Luka?
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