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Mostar

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Mostar month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Mostar are typically May, June and October, with average daytime highs around 21–29°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 2°C), and November the wettest (about 320 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January9.61.61865.8
February12.43.31816.9
March15.05.12188.4
April19.18.114610.2
May22.812.619911.3
June28.917.38112.9
July32.119.64713.5
August32.219.86512.8
September26.315.618310.3
October21.311.01868.9
November15.57.33206.0
December11.53.72255.5

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1474

    The name Mostar was first mentioned in a document from 1474, taking its name from the bridge-keepers (mostari); this refers to the existence of a wooden bridge which was used by traders, soldiers, and others.

  2. Documented history · 1408

    In 1408, this county belonged to Juraj Radivojević, who built Cim Fort (prior to 1443).

  3. Documented history · 1454

    Mostar is indirectly referred to in a 1454 charter of King Alfonso V of Aragon as Pons ("bridge"), for a bridge had already been built there.

  4. Documented history · 1444

    Prior to 1444, the Nebojša Tower was built on the left bank of the Neretva, which belonged to the late medieval county still known as Večenike or Večerić.

Current public leadership

  • Mario Kordić

    Mayor of Mostar (HDZ BiH) as of 2026

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Mostar has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Juraj Radivojević

    Local lord who owned the county of Večenike and built Cim Fort before 1443

  • Suleiman the Magnificent

    Ottoman sultan who ordered the construction of the Old Bridge (Stari Most) in 1566

  • Mimar Hayruddin

    Student of Mimar Sinan who designed the Old Bridge in Mostar

Local business and employers

  • SOKO

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Mostar. Yugoslav aircraft manufacturer.

  • Aluminij Mostar

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Mostar. Aluminium Factory.

  • HT ERONET

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Mostar. Telecommunications company in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  • Elektroprivreda HZ HB

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Mostar. Public power utility company.

  • HT Mostar

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Mostar. Telecommunications company in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Newspapers and local media

  • Crkva na kamenu

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Mostar. Herzegovinian Catholic monthly magazine in Croatian language.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Mostar, in brief

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02 · History

How Mostar took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Mostar

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Mostar

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Mostar

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Mostar

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Mostar

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08 · Questions

Questions about Mostar

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mostar

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01 · Q&A

Where is Mostar located and what are its coordinates?

Mostar is situated in Bosnia and Herzegovina at geographic coordinates 43.3433, 17.8081 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Mostar?

Mostar has a recorded population of approximately 104,518 and observes the Europe/Sarajevo time zone (BAM).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Mostar?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Mostar include bs, hr-BA, sr-BA, and the circulating currency is BAM.

04 · Q&A

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