Weather radar Sarajevo
Real-time precipitation radar · Sarajevo · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Sarajevo shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 6.6° | 10° | 12.5° | 16° | 21.2° | 27° | 29.4° | 28.6° | 24.1° | 19.1° | 12.2° | 8.3° |
| Avg low (°C) | -0.4° | 1.4° | 3° | 5.9° | 10.9° | 15.3° | 17° | 16.4° | 12.9° | 8.9° | 4.3° | 2.4° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 97 | 78 | 102 | 101 | 105 | 89 | 83 | 72 | 88 | 66 | 157 | 90 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 12 |
| Sunshine hours | 165 | 193 | 262 | 294 | 344 | 376 | 399 | 357 | 277 | 235 | 160 | 144 |
| Humidity | 85% | 79% | 73% | 73% | 76% | 74% | 70% | 72% | 77% | 80% | 88% | 88% |
Best time to visit Sarajevo
The best time to visit Sarajevo is typically July. In this month the average high is 29.4°C, precipitation is 83 mm and sunshine duration is 399 hours. The annual average high is 17.9°C, total annual precipitation is 1128 mm (152 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3206 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sarajevo
How up to date is the weather radar for Sarajevo?
The weather radar for Sarajevo is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Sarajevo?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Sarajevo: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Sarajevo?
The thunderstorm potential for Sarajevo is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Sarajevo.
What is the climate like in Sarajevo?
Sarajevo has an annual average high of 17.9°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 29.4°C), the coldest January (avg low -0.4°C). The wettest month is November with 157 mm, the driest October with 66 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1128 mm (152 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3206 hours.