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Sarajevo in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Sarajevo in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Sarajevo in August 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Sarajevo in August? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +27°C and about 10 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 12 rainy days and 67 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Sarajevo;

Average weather

☀️
+27°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+39°C
Max.
67 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sarajevo has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Sarajevo in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sarajevo for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in August is +29°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +36°C during the day and a minimum of +11°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 28% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +25°C.

Is Sarajevo warm or cold in August?

Sarajevo is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°C to +27°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +15°C to +15°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is the hottest month in Sarajevo, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Sarajevo in August

Sarajevo weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+27°C+27°C+22°C
Min. temperature
+6°C+6°C0°C
Max. temperature
+38°C+39°C+36°C
Rainfall
75 mm67 mm76 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
71%71%76%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
10109
Cloudy days
447
Rainy days
121212
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +27°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 75 mm to 67 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 10 sunny days during the month.

Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Sarajevo in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Sarajevo is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Sarajevo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 55%, leading to total precipitation of around 62 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Sarajevo wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 98 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Sarajevo?

This is the weather in Sarajevo in August 2023:
1 August
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+32°C
2 August
☀️
+29°C
3 August
☀️
+34°C
4 August
☀️
+35°C
5 August
☁️
+23°C
6 August
☁️
+23°C
7 August
☁️
+24°C
8 August
☀️
+22°C
9 August
☀️
+24°C
10 August
☁️
+23°C
11 August
☀️
+24°C
12 August
☀️
+27°C
13 August
☀️
+28°C
14 August
☀️
+30°C
15 August
☁️
+28°C
16 August
☀️
+26°C
17 August
☁️
+27°C
18 August
☁️
+28°C
19 August
🌧️
+27°C
20 August
☁️
+30°C
21 August
☀️
+32°C
22 August
☀️
+32°C
23 August
☀️
+32°C
24 August
☀️
+31°C
25 August
☀️
+33°C
26 August
☀️
+35°C
27 August
☀️
+36°C
28 August
☁️
+36°C
29 August
☁️
+26°C
30 August
☀️
+26°C
31 August
☀️
+25°C
In August 2023 Sarajevo had 20 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +36°C and a minimum of +22°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Sarajevo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Sarajevo in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+14°C) and the highest in 2023 (+18°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 541 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 1258 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sarajevo in August:

Is August a good time to visit Sarajevo?

August is a really good time to go to Sarajevo. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Sarajevo.

Can you sunbathe in Sarajevo in August?

August is warm in Sarajevo. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Sarajevo rainy in August?

Sarajevo is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Sarajevo in August?

The amount of sunny days in Sarajevo during August varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Check out the weather for other cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Monthly weather in Sarajevo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sarajevo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.