Sarajevo · AutumnMonth summary
Sarajevo weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
45°F – 66°F
🌧 Rainy days
29% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Sarajevo in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: October is a good time to visit Sarajevo. July remains slightly better (+1.3 pts).
By trip type
Sarajevo in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Sarajevo is often underrated: 19°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 25°F | 41°F | 44% | 0.1in | 6.3h | 3.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 30°F | 50°F | 38% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 34°F | 54°F | 43% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 41°F | 61°F | 41% | 0.1in | 11.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 48°F | 68°F | 51% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 57°F | 77°F | 44% | 0.1in | 13.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 61°F | 81°F | 37% | 0.1in | 14.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 61°F | 81°F | 32% | 0.1in | 12.9h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 54°F | 73°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 45°F | 66°F | 29% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 37°F | 55°F | 39% | 0.2in | 7.3h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 32°F | 46°F | 38% | 0.1in | 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 October, Sarajevo averages 66°F, 29% rainy days and 9.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
October vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Sarajevo in October
Is October a good time to visit Sarajevo?
October is an acceptable time for Sarajevo (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (8.5/10) if possible.
What to do in Sarajevo in October?
With 66°F max and 9.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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