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UV Index in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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UV climate of Bosnia and Herzegovina: overview

Bosnia and Herzegovina stretches from 42.712° to 45.185° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 7.8 in Gorazde (peak in June), while in Zenica the yearly maximum is only ≈ 7.7.

UV index by month by climate zone

ZoneCitiesJFMAMJJASONDPeak
Temperate23 2.6 3.7 5.1 6.5 7.3 7.7 7.6 6.9 5.9 4.6 3.3 2.5 7.7

Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.

Sunniest cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina (highest UV)

Cities with the mildest sun

When do you need SPF in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Using Sarajevo as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in April, May, June, July, August and September. In the sunniest zones (see table) SPF 30–50+ is needed almost year-round; in the mildest — only in late spring and summer.

FAQ: UV index in Bosnia and Herzegovina

What is the highest UV index in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 7.8 — in Gorazde around June. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Bosnia and Herzegovina is the sunniest?

Gorazde (peak ≈ 7.8), followed by Ilidza and Konjic. The mildest sun is in Zenica (max ≈ 7.7).

When is SPF needed in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

In Sarajevo and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in April, May, June, July, August and September: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.

Is UV 11+ possible in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 7.8. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.