Sarajevo: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Sarajevo. Best time to visit: May, June, September, October. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Sarajevo has a moderate climate with average yearly highs of 17°C, lows of 7°C, and approximately 11 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Sarajevo is during May, June, September, October, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | -3°C | 4 | Good |
| February | 10°C | 0°C | 10 | Good |
| March | 11°C | 1°C | 13 | Wet |
| April | 17°C | 4°C | 4 | Good |
| May | 19°C | 9°C | 16 | Excellent (best) |
| June | 22°C | 13°C | 15 | Excellent (best) |
| July | 25°C | 15°C | 12 | Good |
| August | 26°C | 16°C | 14 | Wet |
| September | 23°C | 13°C | 11 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 17°C | 7°C | 8 | Excellent (best) |
| November | 12°C | 3°C | 5 | Good |
| December | 9°C | 1°C | 15 | Wet |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 9°C
Low: -1°C
Rainy days: 10 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 16°C
Low: 5°C
Rainy days: 11 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 24°C
Low: 15°C
Rainy days: 14 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 17°C
Low: 8°C
Rainy days: 8 days/month
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 7°C | -3°C | 4 | Good | View Details → |
| February | 10°C | 0°C | 10 | Good | View Details → |
| March | 11°C | 1°C | 13 | Wet | View Details → |
| April | 17°C | 4°C | 4 | Good | View Details → |
| May (best) | 19°C | 9°C | 16 | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 22°C | 13°C | 15 | Excellent | View Details → |
| July | 25°C | 15°C | 12 | Good | View Details → |
| August | 26°C | 16°C | 14 | Wet | View Details → |
| September (best) | 23°C | 13°C | 11 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October (best) | 17°C | 7°C | 8 | Excellent | View Details → |
| November | 12°C | 3°C | 5 | Good | View Details → |
| December | 9°C | 1°C | 15 | Wet | View Details → |
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Sarajevo have?
Sarajevo has a Moderate climate with average yearly temperatures of 17°C (highs) and 7°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Sarajevo?
The best time to visit Sarajevo is during May, June, September, October, when temperatures average around 19°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Sarajevo?
The hottest month in Sarajevo is August with average highs of 26°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of -3°C.
When is the rainy season in Sarajevo?
Sarajevo sees the most rain in May (16 rainy days), while January is the driest month (4 rainy days).
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