Perućica
Foča, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Perućica is a protected area in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is a Tentative World Heritage Site. It is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, such as July and August, when daily highs reach between 23 °C and 24 °C and rainfall is at its lowest. In contrast, the winter months of November and December are colder and wetter, with high temperatures around 3 °C to 8 °C and monthly rainfall reaching up to 192 mm.
To reach Perućica, you can fly into Sarajevo International Airport, which is 64 km away. The site is also 64 km from the capital, Sarajevo. Visitors can combine a trip to this area with a visit to the Tara River Canyon, which is 26.2 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is November, with about 192 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -5 | -2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 128 | 126 | 127 | 129 | 99 | 97 | 68 | 81 | 124 | 168 | 192 | 183 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
