Bosnia & Herzegovina · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Sarajevo are May, June and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Sarajevo sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 28°C, and its coolest in January (around 4°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 949mm — October is typically the wettest month (~91mm) and August the driest (~63mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
July is the sunniest month, with about 256 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / -3°C | 68mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 7° / -2°C | 67mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 12° / 1°C | 67mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 17° / 5°C | 78mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 21° / 9°C | 89mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 25° / 13°C | 88mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 28° / 14°C | 75mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 28° / 14°C | 63mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 23° / 10°C | 89mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 17° / 7°C | 91mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 11° / 3°C | 85mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 4° / -2°C | 89mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
January in Sarajevo is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows near -3°C (27°F). Expect roughly 68mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 82 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Sarajevo is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (44°F) and nighttime lows near -2°C (29°F). Expect roughly 67mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 102 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in Sarajevo is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (35°F). Expect roughly 67mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 145 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Sarajevo is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (41°F). Expect roughly 78mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 158 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Sarajevo is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 89mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 194 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Sarajevo is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 88mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 231 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Sarajevo is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (58°F). Expect roughly 75mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 256 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Sarajevo is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (58°F). Expect roughly 63mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 240 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Sarajevo is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (51°F). Expect roughly 89mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 177 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Sarajevo is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (44°F). Expect roughly 91mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 155 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
November in Sarajevo is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (51°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 85mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 95 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
December in Sarajevo is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (40°F) and nighttime lows near -2°C (29°F). Expect roughly 89mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 62 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf