Sarajevo
Capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina with a population of 275,524 in 2013. Visitors come to explore sights such as the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, Latin Bridge, Sarajevo Tunnel, and Sniper Alley.
What to see
The city features historical and cultural points of interest including the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and the Latin Bridge. Visitors can also see the Sarajevo Tunnel and Sniper Alley.
When to go
Daily highs reach 24 °C in July and August, with lows of 14 °C and rainfall around 78 mm to 79 mm. January and December are the coldest months with daily highs of 4 °C and lows dropping to -4 °C and -3 °C respectively. Rain falls throughout the year, with May experiencing about 16 rainy days and November receiving 101 mm of rain.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Sarajevo International Airport, located 7 km from Sarajevo.
Top sights in Sarajevo
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 25 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 71 | 71 | 77 | 81 | 75 | 97 | 78 | 79 | 90 | 96 | 101 | 94 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Sarajevo (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Ali Pasha Mosque
- Ars Aevi
- Avaz Twist Tower
- BH Pošta
- Bijela Tabija
- Building of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Cathedral of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Sarajevo
- Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel, Sarajevo
- Emperor's Mosque
- Eternal flame
- Ferhat Pasha Mosque
- Goat's Bridge
- Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Morića Han
- National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Old Jewish Cemetery, Sarajevo
- Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Sacred Heart Cathedral, Sarajevo
- Sarajevo Clock Tower
- Sarajevo Synagogue
- Sebilj in Sarajevo
- Skenderija
- Svrzo's House
- Vijećnica
- Šeher-Ćehaja Bridge
- Žuta Tabija