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Zelengora

Mountains

Zelengora sits inside Sutjeska National Park, with glacial lakes, steep ridges and marked trails; hikers and nature-watchers visit for multi-day treks, alpine meadows and chance encounters with protected wildlife.

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Zelengora essentials

Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Marka (KM)
Language: Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Emergency: 122

Zelengora at a Glance

Tips for Visiting Zelengora

  • Plan Zelengora excursions for mid-June through September when trails are clear and mountain huts are accessible; snow can linger late into the season at higher elevations.
  • Access the range from Foča and use local guides for multi-day routes-mapped trails exist but weather and remoteness make local knowledge valuable, and many hikers miss the small glacial lakes like Orlovačko by staying on the main ridgelines.
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Zelengora

Late spring through early autumn is ideal for hiking and enjoying the mountain scenery.

Summer (hiking)
Jun-Sep · 15-25°C
Warm, stable conditions and the best time for day hikes, wildflowers and clear mountain views.
Spring & Autumn
Apr-May, Sep-Oct · 5-15°C
Cooler and more changeable weather; good for fewer crowds and dramatic seasonal colors.
Winter
Nov-Mar · -10-5°C
Snowbound terrain and colder conditions; many trails are icy or impassable without winter gear.

Weather & Climate near Zelengora

Climate

Zelengora's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -7°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1179 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 41 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -7° - -1° -8° 87 mm overcast 91% 3.3 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
February Poor -7° - -1° -9° 87 mm overcast 89% 3.8 m/s 0.3 low 10.3h
March Poor -5° - 2° -5° 89 mm overcast 84% 3.7 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Poor -1° - 6° -1° 106 mm overcast 78% 3.6 m/s 1.0 moderate 13.3h
May Acceptable 3° - 13° 6° 102 mm overcast 77% 3.1 m/s 1.4 high 14.5h
June Good 6° - 17° 11° 99 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.7 m/s 1.8 very high 15.2h
July Good 8° - 19° 13° 78 mm partly cloudy 72% 2.6 m/s 1.9 very high 14.9h
August Very Good 8° - 19° 13° 81 mm some cloud 69% 2.6 m/s 1.6 very high 13.8h
September Acceptable 5° - 15° 8° 99 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.8 m/s 1.0 high 12.4h
October Acceptable 1° - 10° 3° 108 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.9h
November Poor -3° - 5° -3° 131 mm overcast 86% 3.6 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
December Poor -5° - 1° -7° 112 mm overcast 89% 3.7 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h