Climate of Sarajevo, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Point-value climate at Sarajevo (Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina). Population approximately 696,731.
Located in Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 696,731. Monthly average temperatures range from 0.2°C / 32.4°F in January to 19.8°C / 67.6°F in July, with rainfall varying from 74 mm / 2.9 in (February) to 117 mm / 4.6 in (November) — about 1060 mm / 41.7 in across the year. As the national capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Sarajevo's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.2°C32.4°F | 76 mm3″ | Snowy |
| February | 2°C35.6°F | 74 mm2.9″ | Snowy |
| March | 5.9°C42.6°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| April | 9.7°C49.5°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
| May | 14.7°C58.5°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| June | 17.9°C64.2°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| July | 19.8°C67.6°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| August | 19.7°C67.5°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| September | 15.8°C60.4°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
| October | 11°C51.8°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| November | 5.3°C41.5°F | 117 mm4.6″ | — |
| December | 1°C33.8°F | 99 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sarajevo?
Sarajevo does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Sarajevo's warmest month is July at an average of 19.8°C / 67.6°F, and its driest month is February with about 74 mm / 2.9 in of rain.
What is the climate of Sarajevo?
Sarajevo, in Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 0.2°C / 32.4°F in January to 19.8°C / 67.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1060 mm / 41.7 in, with the wettest month being November (117 mm / 4.6 in) and the driest February (74 mm / 2.9 in).
What is the average temperature in Sarajevo in July?
The average temperature in Sarajevo in July is 19.8°C / 67.6°F, with rainfall of about 80 mm / 3.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Sarajevo?
The driest month in Sarajevo is February, with about 74 mm / 2.9 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 2°C / 35.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Sarajevo?
The wettest month in Sarajevo is November, with approximately 117 mm / 4.6 in of average monthly rainfall.