Best Time to Visit
🇧🇦 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
4°
-4°
Fair
Feb
6°
-3°
Good
Mar
10°
0°
Good
Apr
15°
5°
Great
May
19°
9°
Great
Jun
23°
13°
Great
Jul
25°
15°
Great
Aug
26°
15°
Great
Sep
21°
11°
Great
Oct
16°
7°
Great
Nov
11°
2°
Good
Dec
5°
-2°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -4°C | 12 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| February | 6°C | -3°C | 12 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| March | 10°C | 0°C | 13 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 15°C | 5°C | 16 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 19°C | 9°C | 16 | 11h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 23°C | 13°C | 15 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 25°C | 15°C | 14 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 26°C | 15°C | 12 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 21°C | 11°C | 11 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 16°C | 7°C | 10 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| November | 11°C | 2°C | 12 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| December | 5°C | -2°C | 13 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 15°C high, 5°C low
Mild conditions at 15°C (59°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
Avg: 25°C high, 14°C low
Comfortable warmth at 25°C (77°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 16°C high, 7°C low
Mild conditions at 16°C (61°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 7°C (45°F).
Avg: 5°C high, -3°C low
Cool to cold at 5°C (41°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to -3°C (27°F).
The least favorable time to visit Sarajevo is December and January. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, frequent rain.
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Sarajevo during the best travel months (August, September, October), when temperatures range from 11°C to 21°C:
Sarajevo has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 26°C, while the coldest month is January at just 4°C. Annual rainfall averages 1118mm across approximately 156 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| Low °C | -4 | -3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -2 |
| Rain Days | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
| Rain mm | 76 | 86 | 89 | 107 | 112 | 105 | 94 | 76 | 87 | 91 | 94 | 101 |
| Sun h/day | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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