Sarajevo Climate by Month
Sarajevo experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Sarajevo is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 4°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -5°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Sarajevo has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1167 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Year-round, Sarajevo has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, May, with 121 mm, and the driest month, August, with 78 mm, is minimal.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Sarajevo. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.4 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Sarajevo.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Sarajevo ranges from 0°C in December to 1°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina
During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 121 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 78 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 255 hours of sunshine.
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