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Weather in December in Sarajevo Canton

Considering a trip to Sarajevo Canton this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Sarajevo Canton in December?

Sarajevo Canton is a region in Bosnia and Herzegovina. December in Sarajevo Canton generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C in Sarajevo to 8°C in Mostar. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -0°C in Mostar and -3°C in Sarajevo. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Vogošća with an average of 100 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Mostar with 202 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 42 hours of sunshine in Sarajevo. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a closer look at December's conditions in Sarajevo Canton, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Sarajevo Canton's yearly weather, check out our Sarajevo Canton climate page.

Where to go in Sarajevo Canton in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Sarajevo Canton on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Sarajevo Canton?

Sarajevo

In December Sarajevo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sarajevo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
1°C 
80 hours 
100 mm 
14 days 
poor 
5°C 
-3°C 
42 hours 
108 mm 
14 days 
poor 
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4°C 
-5°C 
56 hours 
84 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Sarajevo

Mostar

In December Mostar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Mostar
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
13°C 
4°C 
121 hours 
229 mm 
13 days 
poor 
8°C 
-0°C 
112 hours 
202 mm 
13 days 
poor 
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7°C 
-2°C 
126 hours 
149 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Mostar

Hadžići

In December Hadžići generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hadžići
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
1°C 
80 hours 
106 mm 
14 days 
poor 
5°C 
-3°C 
42 hours 
113 mm 
14 days 
poor 
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4°C 
-5°C 
56 hours 
87 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Hadžići

Stup

In December Stup generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Stup
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
1°C 
80 hours 
99 mm 
14 days 
poor 
5°C 
-3°C 
42 hours 
107 mm 
14 days 
poor 
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4°C 
-5°C 
56 hours 
83 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Stup

Banja Ilidža

In December Banja Ilidža generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Banja Ilidža
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
1°C 
80 hours 
100 mm 
14 days 
poor 
5°C 
-3°C 
42 hours 
108 mm 
14 days 
poor 
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4°C 
-5°C 
56 hours 
84 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Banja Ilidža

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sarajevo Canton, in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is December the best time to visit Sarajevo Canton?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Sarajevo Canton due to the typically poor weather in Sarajevo.

On average, the best time to visit Sarajevo Canton is in July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Sarajevo. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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