Sarajevo in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +11°C and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 12 rainy days with an average precipitation of 68 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-18°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
68 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sarajevo has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Sarajevo in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sarajevo for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in March is +14°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +24°C during the day and a minimum of -3°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 56% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +4°C to +19°C.
Is Sarajevo warm or cold in March?
Sarajevo is typically cool in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +7°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -2°C to +1°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Sarajevo:
Climate in Sarajevo in March
Sarajevo weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+7°C
+11°C
+16°C
Min. temperature
-22°C
-18°C
-7°C
Max. temperature
+22°C
+27°C
+29°C
Rainfall
54 mm
68 mm
95 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
78%
73%
71%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
5
6
5
Cloudy days
8
8
5
Rainy days
7
12
17
Snowy days
8
5
2
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +7°C to +11°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 54 mm to 68 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 73%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 5 to 6.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Sarajevo in March 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 increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Sarajevo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 29%, leading to total precipitation of around 52 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March 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.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Sarajevo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Sarajevo?
This is the weather in Sarajevo in March 2023:
1 March
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+4°C
2 March
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+9°C
3 March
🌫️
+7°C
4 March
🌫️
+8°C
5 March
🌫️
+8°C
6 March
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+11°C
7 March
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+13°C
8 March
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+14°C
9 March
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+15°C
10 March
🌧️
+13°C
11 March
🌧️
+13°C
12 March
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+9°C
13 March
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+19°C
14 March
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+19°C
15 March
🌧️
+9°C
16 March
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+6°C
17 March
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+12°C
18 March
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+19°C
19 March
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+22°C
20 March
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+20°C
21 March
🌧️
+15°C
22 March
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+17°C
23 March
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+22°C
24 March
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+24°C
25 March
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+20°C
26 March
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+19°C
27 March
🌧️
+13°C
28 March
🌧️
+6°C
29 March
☀️
+13°C
30 March
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+19°C
31 March
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+19°C
In March 2023 Sarajevo had 16 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +24°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Sarajevo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Sarajevo in March 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 March:
Is March a good time to visit Sarajevo?
It’s always a good time to visit Sarajevo, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Sarajevo in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Sarajevo rainy in March?
Sarajevo is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Sarajevo in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sarajevo in March, 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.