Sarajevo weather in January (Sarajevo Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina)

How is January weather typically in Sarajevo? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of January in Sarajevo typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 4°C, cooling off to about -5°C at night. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Sarajevo in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 56 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sarajevo. July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sarajevo climate page with graphs.

 

Sarajevo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 56 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January

Find out more about the weather in Bosnia and Herzegovina and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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