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

How does the weather in Sarajevo usually fare in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Sarajevo tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 5°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -3°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Sarajevo in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 42 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sarajevo. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sarajevo, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed *  

Sunshine 42 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Bosnia and Herzegovina in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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