When is the best time to go to Sarajevo

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Sarajevo weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sarajevo are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Sarajevo January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 72mm 2.4hrs 10.4hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Sarajevo and the temperature is generally cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sarajevo for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Sarajevo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Sarajevo with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Sarajevo February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 70mm 3.4hrs 11.5hrs

February in Sarajevo is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sarajevo for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Sarajevo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sarajevo with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Sarajevo March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 69mm 4.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Sarajevo is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sarajevo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Sarajevo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sarajevo with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Sarajevo April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 78mm 5.4hrs 14.4hrs

Sarajevo's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sarajevo.

April is in the spring in Sarajevo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sarajevo with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Sarajevo May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 91mm 6.6hrs 15.8hrs

May is a a little damp month in Sarajevo and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sarajevo.

May is in the spring in Sarajevo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sarajevo with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Sarajevo June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 97mm 7.4hrs 10.4hrs

Mild and a little damp weather often prevails in Sarajevo during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sarajevo, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Sarajevo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sarajevo with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Sarajevo July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 86mm 8.9hrs 11.5hrs

July in Sarajevo is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sarajevo, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Sarajevo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sarajevo with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Sarajevo August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 75mm 8.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Sarajevo is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sarajevo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Sarajevo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sarajevo with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Sarajevo September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 77mm 6.8hrs 14.4hrs

Sarajevo's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Sarajevo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Sarajevo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sarajevo with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Sarajevo October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 82mm 5.4hrs 15.8hrs

October is a a little damp month in Sarajevo and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sarajevo.

October is in the fall / autumn in Sarajevo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sarajevo with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Sarajevo November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 97mm 3.2hrs 10.4hrs

The climate in Sarajevo during November can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sarajevo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Sarajevo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sarajevo with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Sarajevo December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 91mm 1.8hrs 11.5hrs

December in Sarajevo is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sarajevo for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Sarajevo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sarajevo with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Sarajevo weather stats

Sarajevo weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.4°C 74.1°F
Driest month: March 69mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: August 8.3hrs
Coldest month: January 1°C 33.8°F
Wettest month: November 97mm 3.8ins
Warmest sea: August 25.1°C 77.2°F
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