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 14:51 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
May · high 20°C · rain 103mm · 14.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| 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
- BAMconvertible mark
- Language
- Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
- Driving
- on the right
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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 cheap.
What sort of trip is Sarajevo good for?
Sarajevo is good for history and culture, food and drink, relaxing holidays, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Sarajevo?
The wettest month in Sarajevo is November at 140mm (5.5in), the driest September at 39mm (1.5in), with a monthly average of 79mm (3.1in).
What plug do I need for Sarajevo?
Sarajevo uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
