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Sarajevo in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Sarajevo in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Sarajevo, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Sarajevo in December 2024

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you are thinking of traveling to Sarajevo in December, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +43°F, and there are only about 2 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Sarajevo;

Average weather

☀️
+43°F
Avg. max. temperature
+1°F
Min.
+68°F
Max.
66 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sarajevo has uncomfortable weather in December.

Average temperature in Sarajevo in December

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

Going from a maximum of +68°F during the day to a minimum of +27°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +52°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 35% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +54°F.

Is Sarajevo warm or cold in December?

Sarajevo is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +52°F to +43°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +37°F to +30°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Sarajevo, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Sarajevo in December

Sarajevo weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+52°F+43°F+41°F
Min. temperature
+1°F+1°F-13°F
Max. temperature
+79°F+68°F+63°F
Rainfall
87 mm66 mm49 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
83%85%83%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1019 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
423
Cloudy days
111313
Rainy days
1085
Snowy days
479

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +52°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +43°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 87 mm to 66 mm. Humidity rises from 83% to 85%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in November to 2 in December.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Sarajevo in December 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 decreasing during December, going from 5 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Sarajevo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 51 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December 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 December in Sarajevo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Sarajevo.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Sarajevo?

This is the weather in Sarajevo in December 2023:
1 December
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+67°F
2 December
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+67°F
3 December
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+45°F
4 December
☁️
+41°F
5 December
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+50°F
6 December
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+44°F
7 December
☁️
+41°F
8 December
☁️
+42°F
9 December
☁️
+38°F
10 December
🌧️
+41°F
11 December
🌫️
+45°F
12 December
☁️
+54°F
13 December
☁️
+62°F
14 December
🌧️
+55°F
15 December
🌧️
+46°F
16 December
☁️
+39°F
17 December
☀️
+45°F
18 December
☀️
+52°F
19 December
☀️
+56°F
20 December
☁️
+53°F
21 December
☁️
+51°F
22 December
🌧️
+48°F
23 December
☀️
+56°F
24 December
☀️
+61°F
25 December
☀️
+63°F
26 December
☀️
+58°F
27 December
☀️
+55°F
28 December
☀️
+58°F
29 December
☀️
+54°F
30 December
☁️
+52°F
31 December
☁️
+54°F
In December 2023 Sarajevo had 12 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Sarajevo climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+58°F) and the highest in 2023 (+65°F). 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 December:

Is December a good time to visit Sarajevo?

There is never a bad time to go to Sarajevo, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Sarajevo and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Sarajevo in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Sarajevo rainy in December?

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

Is it sunny in Sarajevo in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sarajevo in December, 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, 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.