Sarajevo
Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Local time14:11
Sunrise07:07
Sunset17:55
Elevation527 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Sarajevo?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
29°
August
Coldest month
-2°
January
Wettest month
91mm
October
Rain per year
949mm
Rainy days per year
114
Sunshine hours per year
1,896
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine hours | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.8 °C | -2.2 °C | 68 mm | 9.6 | 82 | 9.3 h |
| February | 7.3 °C | -1.2 °C | 67 mm | 9.6 | 102 | 10.5 h |
| March | 12.2 °C | 2.1 °C | 67 mm | 9.4 | 145 | 11.9 h |
| April | 17.2 °C | 5.8 °C | 78 mm | 10.8 | 158 | 13.4 h |
| May | 22.1 °C | 9.7 °C | 89 mm | 11.1 | 194 | 14.7 h |
| June | 26.1 °C | 13.3 °C | 88 mm | 10.3 | 231 | 15.5 h |
| July | 28.5 °C | 14.9 °C | 75 mm | 8.7 | 256 | 15.1 h |
| August | 29.0 °C | 15.0 °C | 63 mm | 7.4 | 240 | 14.0 h |
| September | 23.2 °C | 11.1 °C | 89 mm | 8.8 | 177 | 12.5 h |
| October | 18.0 °C | 7.2 °C | 91 mm | 8.7 | 155 | 11.0 h |
| November | 11.3 °C | 3.5 °C | 85 mm | 8.9 | 94 | 9.7 h |
| December | 5.0 °C | -1.0 °C | 89 mm | 10.2 | 62 | 8.9 h |
Plan your trip to Sarajevo
Tours in Sarajevo
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Sarajevo
Day5 °C
Night-2 °C
Rain68 mm
January in Sarajevo: very cold, with highs of 5 °C and lows of -2 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
Day7 °C
Night-1 °C
Rain67 mm
February in Sarajevo: cold, with highs of 7 °C and lows of -1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
Day12 °C
Night2 °C
Rain67 mm
March in Sarajevo: cold, with highs of 12 °C and lows of 2 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
Day17 °C
Night6 °C
Rain78 mm
April in Sarajevo: cool, with highs of 17 °C and lows of 6 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
Day22 °C
Night10 °C
Rain89 mm
May in Sarajevo: mild, with highs of 22 °C and lows of 10 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day26 °C
Night13 °C
Rain88 mm
June in Sarajevo: warm, with highs of 26 °C and lows of 13 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day29 °C
Night15 °C
Rain75 mm
July in Sarajevo: warm, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 15 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day29 °C
Night15 °C
Rain63 mm
August in Sarajevo: warm, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 15 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day23 °C
Night11 °C
Rain89 mm
September in Sarajevo: mild, with highs of 23 °C and lows of 11 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day18 °C
Night7 °C
Rain91 mm
October in Sarajevo: cool, with highs of 18 °C and lows of 7 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
Day11 °C
Night4 °C
Rain85 mm
November in Sarajevo: cold, with highs of 11 °C and lows of 4 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
Day5 °C
Night-1 °C
Rain89 mm
December in Sarajevo: very cold, with highs of 5 °C and lows of -1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
Curious facts about Sarajevo
- Its climate is very close to that of Sofia (Bulgaria) all year round.
- The weather is pleasant for walking around from April to June and in September and October: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- The seasons are very marked: the average high goes from 5° in January to 29° in August.
- In 3 months of the year the average low drops below freezing.
- In June there are 15 h 27 min of daylight a day; in December, only 8 h 56 min.
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October: 14° / 7°
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