Monthly climate guide
Sarajevo weather in August
Expect hot weather in Sarajevo in August: afternoons reach about 27°C (81°F), while nights drop to around 14°C (57°F). Around 45 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than July and 5°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 5°C lower by September.
- Seasonally, August counts as late summer in Sarajevo.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 38%.
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 14°C apart.
August is typically Sarajevo's warmest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
27°C
81°F
Avg low
14°C
57°F
Rainfall
45 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
60%
relative
Sky
38%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Sarajevo weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 37°F | -5°C / 23°F | 68 mm | 90% | 74% |
| February | 4°C / 40°F | -4°C / 25°F | 76 mm | 88% | 75% |
| March | 9°C / 48°F | -1°C / 30°F | 73 mm | 82% | 69% |
| April | 14°C / 58°F | 3°C / 37°F | 71 mm | 76% | 67% |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 7°C / 44°F | 94 mm | 77% | 69% |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 11°C / 52°F | 83 mm | 74% | 57% |
| July | 26°C / 78°F | 13°C / 56°F | 57 mm | 65% | 43% |
| August | 27°C / 81°F | 14°C / 57°F | 45 mm | 60% | 38% |
| September | 22°C / 71°F | 10°C / 49°F | 64 mm | 69% | 54% |
| October | 17°C / 62°F | 5°C / 41°F | 74 mm | 76% | 57% |
| November | 11°C / 51°F | 2°C / 35°F | 81 mm | 85% | 68% |
| December | 5°C / 40°F | -3°C / 27°F | 80 mm | 88% | 68% |
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
- Sunglasses
Is August a good time to visit Sarajevo?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Sarajevo →Other Bosnia and Herzegovina cities in August
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Sarajevo in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Sarajevo?
Yes. August is one of the best months for Sarajevo, with highs around 27°C and about 45 mm of rain.
How warm is Sarajevo in August?
Average highs are about 27°C (81°F) and average lows about 14°C (57°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Sarajevo in August?
Sarajevo typically gets around 45 mm of rain in August — fairly dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Sarajevo (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.