Climate normals · 1970–2000
Sarajevo Climate
Sarajevo is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina (01) with a population of about 696,731. Its average annual temperature is 10°C (50°F), with roughly 1051 mm of rain per year.
10°C
Avg Temp
1051
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Sarajevo Climate
Sarajevo has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F) and receives about 1051 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10°C
Avg Temp
1051
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0° / 32° | 75 mm |
| February | 2° / 35° | 73 mm |
| March | 6° / 42° | 75 mm |
| April | 9° / 49° | 87 mm |
| May | 14° / 58° | 90 mm |
| June | 18° / 64° | 98 mm |
| July | 20° / 67° | 80 mm |
| August | 19° / 67° | 75 mm |
| September | 16° / 60° | 87 mm |
| October | 11° / 51° | 97 mm |
| November | 5° / 41° | 116 mm |
| December | 1° / 33° | 98 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Sarajevo
The most comfortable months to visit Sarajevo are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 26°C high). The coldest is January (near -4°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Sarajevo are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina has an average annual temperature of 10°C and about 1051 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Sarajevo average about 26°C (79°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.