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Sarajevo in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Sarajevo in March 2025

OK Weather
Cool
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Cloudy
March could be a good time to visit Sarajevo, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +11°C, and there are typically 7 sunny days in March. However, expect about 7 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 68 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-18°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
68 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
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

Going from a maximum of +21°C during the day to a minimum of -7°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +11°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 46% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +1°C to +14°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.
FebruaryMarchApril
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
58 mm68 mm94 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
78%72%70%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1016 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
576
Cloudy days
151513
Rainy days
5710
Snowy days
321

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 58 mm to 68 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 72%. 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 7.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Sarajevo is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 8 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
Total precipitation in March is about 40 mm, with a 16% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 30 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 5 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 35% chance of precipitation and 96 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 48 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Sarajevo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 18 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
🌨️
+1°C
2 March
☁️
+6°C
3 March
☀️
+8°C
4 March
☁️
+7°C
5 March
☁️
+4°C
6 March
🌨️
+2°C
7 March
🌨️
+2°C
8 March
☁️
+1°C
9 March
☁️
+3°C
10 March
🌧️
+3°C
11 March
☀️
+3°C
12 March
☀️
+5°C
13 March
☀️
+11°C
14 March
☀️
+14°C
15 March
☀️
+17°C
16 March
☀️
+16°C
17 March
☁️
+9°C
18 March
☀️
+11°C
19 March
☀️
+10°C
20 March
☀️
+10°C
21 March
☀️
+11°C
22 March
☀️
+14°C
23 March
☀️
+18°C
24 March
☀️
+21°C
25 March
☀️
+19°C
26 March
☀️
+20°C
27 March
☀️
+20°C
28 March
☀️
+20°C
29 March
☀️
+20°C
30 March
🌧️
+15°C
31 March
🌧️
+14°C
In March 2023 Sarajevo had 19 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 60%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 10%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 15 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 1987 (+6°C) and the highest in 1990 (+17°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 16 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2008 with 149 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.

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, 2022.

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.