Sarajevo in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +16°C and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 95 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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April is usually the driest month of the year in Sarajevo
Average weather
☀️
+16°C
Avg. max. temperature
-7°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
95 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sarajevo has OK weather in April.
Average temperature in Sarajevo in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sarajevo for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in April is +14°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +22°C during the day and a minimum of -1°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 30% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +12°C to +19°C.
Is Sarajevo warm or cold in April?
Sarajevo is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +11°C to +16°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +1°C to +5°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Sarajevo:
Climate in Sarajevo in April
Sarajevo weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+11°C
+16°C
+21°C
Min. temperature
-18°C
-7°C
0°C
Max. temperature
+27°C
+29°C
+32°C
Rainfall
68 mm
95 mm
98 mm
Wind
4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
73%
71%
72%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
6
5
4
Cloudy days
8
5
5
Rainy days
12
17
17
Snowy days
5
2
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +11°C to +16°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 68 mm to 95 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 71%.Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in March to 5 in April.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Sarajevo in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 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 decreasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Sarajevo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 63%, leading to total precipitation of around 136 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
April is one of the rainiest months in Sarajevo, here is a comparison with other months, 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.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during April in Sarajevo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in April is 3%, for a monthly total of around 9 mm.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last April in Sarajevo?
This is the weather in Sarajevo in April 2023:
1 April
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+12°C
2 April
🌧️
+15°C
3 April
🌧️
+8°C
4 April
🌨️
+2°C
5 April
☁️
+4°C
6 April
☁️
+8°C
7 April
☀️
+10°C
8 April
☁️
+13°C
9 April
🌧️
+11°C
10 April
🌧️
+9°C
11 April
☀️
+17°C
12 April
☀️
+18°C
13 April
☁️
+20°C
14 April
🌧️
+13°C
15 April
☁️
+15°C
16 April
🌧️
+14°C
17 April
🌧️
+12°C
18 April
🌧️
+14°C
19 April
🌧️
+14°C
20 April
🌧️
+18°C
21 April
☀️
+19°C
22 April
☀️
+19°C
23 April
☀️
+22°C
24 April
🌧️
+16°C
25 April
🌧️
+16°C
26 April
🌧️
+13°C
27 April
☀️
+15°C
28 April
☀️
+20°C
29 April
☁️
+20°C
30 April
🌧️
+19°C
In April 2023 Sarajevo had 9 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +2°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Sarajevo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Sarajevo in April 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 April:
Is April a good time to visit Sarajevo?
It’s always a good time to visit Sarajevo, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Sarajevo in April?
April has mild temperatures in Sarajevo. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Sarajevo rainy in April?
Sarajevo is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Sarajevo in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sarajevo in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Check out the weather for other cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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.