BA Sarajevo · Autumn

Sarajevo in September
what's the weather like?

Good window in September — July is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 43.86°N 18.41°E
23°CMax temperature
31%Rainy days
11.0hSunshine / day

Sarajevo weather in September

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
12°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
31% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.5/10)

Should you visit Sarajevo in September?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 23°C.

❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 31%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 23°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: Sarajevo in September: 23°C and 11.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

Sarajevo in September by trip type

What to expect in September

🎯 Peak cultural season — museums and sites accessible in good weather conditions Autumn in Sarajevo is often underrated: 23°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 31% 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.

All months for Sarajevo

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌦️ January-4°C5°C44%2.96.3h3.0/10
🌦️ February-1°C10°C38%3.18.0h4.5/10
🌦️ March1°C12°C43%3.19.8h5.0/10
🌦️ April5°C16°C41%2.711.4h7.0/10
🌦️ May9°C20°C51%3.312.1h7.2/10
🌤️ June14°C25°C44%3.613.9h8.0/10
🌤️ July16°C27°C37%3.014.0h8.5/10
🌤️ August16°C27°C32%2.112.9h8.5/10
🌤️ September12°C23°C31%2.111.0h7.8/10
🌤️ October7°C19°C29%2.39.9h7.2/10
⛅ November3°C13°C39%4.37.3h4.7/10
🌦️ December0°C8°C38%3.35.9h4.0/10
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 September, Sarajevo averages 23°C, 31% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10. See methodology →

September vs July (best month)

The best month is July (score 8.5/10). Difference:

FAQ — Sarajevo in September

Is September a good time to visit Sarajevo?
September is an excellent time to visit Sarajevo (score 7.8/10). With 23°C, 11.0h of sunshine and 31% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Sarajevo in September?
With 23°C max and 11.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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