Monthly climate guide
Sarajevo weather in May
With highs near 18°C (64°F) and lows around 7°C (44°F), May feels mild in Sarajevo. Rainfall averages about 94 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 5°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 11°C.
- Just 140 km apart, but Sarajevo runs about 4°C cooler than Banja Luka this month.
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 5°C higher.
- May brings late spring to Sarajevo.
It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
18°C
64°F
Avg low
7°C
44°F
Rainfall
94 mm
wet
Humidity
77%
relative
Sky
69%
cloud · often cloudy
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 May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May 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 May
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Sarajevo in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Sarajevo?
May is one of the wetter months in Sarajevo, with about 94 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Sarajevo in May?
Average highs are about 18°C (64°F) and average lows about 7°C (44°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Sarajevo in May?
Sarajevo typically gets around 94 mm of rain in May — wet. It's usually the wettest 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.