Sarajevo

Sarajevo · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Sarajevo

A meeting point of mosque, church and synagogue within a few minutes' walk, coffee served slow enough to force a conversation, and hills around the old town that hosted an Olympics and remember a siege in the same breath.

The best time to visit Sarajevo is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F). Local time there is 00:41 (UTC+2).

Best time to go

May–Sep

Budget on the ground

$ · budget-friendly

Nearest airport

SJJ · Sarajevo

Good for

old stones and real towns eating extremely well an unhurried pace the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing

In season

May June July August September

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High4 to 28°C39 to 82°F Rain0 to 140mm0 to 5.5in

May · high 67°F · rain 4.1in · 14.7h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Sarajevo month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	6°C42°F	84mm3.3in	9.3h9.3h
February	9°C49°F	75mm3.0in	10.4h10.4h
March	12°C53°F	49mm1.9in	11.8h11.8h
April	15°C59°F	74mm2.9in	13.4h13.4h
May	20°C67°F	103mm4.1in	14.7h14.7h	in the recommended window
June	25°C77°F	88mm3.5in	15.4h15.4h	in the recommended window
July	28°C82°F	68mm2.7in	15.1h15.1h	in the recommended window
August	28°C82°F	60mm2.4in	14.0h14.0h	in the recommended window
September	23°C74°F	39mm1.5in	12.4h12.4h	in the recommended window
October	19°C66°F	50mm2.0in	10.9h10.9h
November	13°C55°F	140mm5.5in	9.6h9.6h
December	9°C48°F	114mm4.5in	8.9h8.9h

Good to know

Currency: BAM · convertible mark
Language: Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Plug: C, F
Driving: on the right

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Sarajevo?

The best time to visit Sarajevo is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F).

How warm does Sarajevo get?

Typical daytime highs in Sarajevo are Mar–May 15°C (60°F), Jun–Aug 27°C (80°F), Sep–Nov 18°C (65°F), Dec–Feb 8°C (46°F).

Is Sarajevo expensive?

On the ground, Sarajevo is budget-friendly.

What sort of trip is Sarajevo good for?

Sarajevo is good for old stones and real towns, eating extremely well, an unhurried pace, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.