Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaQuick decision
When to visit Sarajevo?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–27°C in July
🌧 Least rain
37% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (44%)
📅 Best score
8.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
BaščaršijaYear-round — Ottoman bazaar, Gazi Husrev-beg mosque, ćevapi.
Olympic MountainsDec–Mar — skiing Jahorina and Bjelašnica, 1984 Olympic sites.
Bosnian coffee cultureYear-round — coffee brewed in džezva, Sebilj fountain, old town.
Tunnel of HopeYear-round — 1992–96 siege tunnel, living war memorial.
Monthly climate data
Sarajevo weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | -4°C | 5°C | 44% | 2.9 | 6.3h | 3.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | -1°C | 10°C | 38% | 3.1 | 8.0h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 1°C | 12°C | 43% | 3.1 | 9.8h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 5°C | 16°C | 41% | 2.7 | 11.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 9°C | 20°C | 51% | 3.3 | 12.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 25°C | 44% | 3.6 | 13.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 27°C | 37% | 3.0 | 14.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 27°C | 32% | 2.1 | 12.9h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 23°C | 31% | 2.1 | 11.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 7°C | 19°C | 29% | 2.3 | 9.9h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 3°C | 13°C | 39% | 4.3 | 7.3h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 0°C | 8°C | 38% | 3.3 | 5.9h | 4.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 45% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 26°C, 38% rainy days, 13.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 18°C, 33% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 8°C, 40% rainy days, 6.7h sunshine/day. Score: 3.8/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 37% rainy days and 27°C. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
January is the wettest month with 44% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 3.8/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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