Sarajevo · SummerMonth summary
Sarajevo weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
32% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Sarajevo in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.
❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in August (8.5/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Sarajevo in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Peak cultural season — museums and sites accessible in good weather conditions Summer in Sarajevo brings pleasant temperatures (27°C) and long sunny days (12.9h of sunshine). Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Sarajevo averages 27°C, 32% rainy days and 12.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.5/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Sarajevo in August
Is August a good time to visit Sarajevo?
August is an excellent time to visit Sarajevo (score 8.5/10). With 27°C, 12.9h of sunshine and 32% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Sarajevo in August?
With 27°C and 12.9h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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