Srebrenica Genocide Memorial
Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Srebrenica Genocide Memorial is a memorial cemetery located in Potočari, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Established in 2003, it is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, when daily highs reach 25 °C to 26 °C. Winters are cold, with temperatures frequently dropping below freezing from December to February. Rainfall is most consistent in May and June, with 16 to 17 days of rain each month, while September and October offer drier conditions with fewer rainy days.
The memorial is located 57 km from Tuzla International Airport and 79 km from Sarajevo. Visitors can combine a trip here with a visit to the Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge, which is 41.8 km away. Access for visitors with limited mobility is available.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is June, with about 132 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -4 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 62 | 59 | 72 | 76 | 92 | 132 | 91 | 90 | 86 | 81 | 88 | 76 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
