Sarajevo Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Sarajevo can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C (39°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 13°C (55°F) in August to -5°C (23°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Sarajevo is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1183 mm (47 in). Despite minor fluctuations, Sarajevo enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In May, you can expect around 117 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation, while in August, Sarajevo receives about 75 mm (3 in). For more details, please visit our Sarajevo Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sarajevo can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sarajevo.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 81%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from () in December to 1 m/s (2 knots) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)