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

Thinking of visiting Sarajevo in May? Check the weather first! Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In May, Sarajevo tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 19°C, cooling off to about 8°C at night.

Precipitation

Sarajevo in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. This month experiences about 14 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 190 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July, August and September generally stand out with 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 May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 190 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May

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?

For visitors traveling to Sarajevo, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sarajevo.

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