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

What does the weather outlook for Sarajevo look like in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

January in Sarajevo generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 4°C, while night temperatures can drop to -5°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Sarajevo in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 56 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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 most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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 80 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

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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