Planning a trip to Sarajevo in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +70°F and approximately 4 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 17 rainy days and 98 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
98 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sarajevo has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Sarajevo in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sarajevo for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +79°F during the day to a minimum of +46°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +70°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +73°F.
Is Sarajevo warm or cold in May?
Sarajevo is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +50°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Sarajevo:
Climate in Sarajevo in May
Sarajevo weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+61°F
+70°F
+75°F
Min. temperature
+19°F
+32°F
+39°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+90°F
+97°F
Rainfall
95 mm
98 mm
90 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
71%
72%
72%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
5
4
6
Cloudy days
5
5
4
Rainy days
17
17
15
Snowy days
2
0
0
May often has better weather than April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +61°F to +70°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 95 mm to 98 mm.Humidity rises from 71% to 72%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in April to 4 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Sarajevo in May 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 May, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Sarajevo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 162 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May 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.
How was the weather last May in Sarajevo?
This is the weather in Sarajevo in May 2023:
1 May
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+71°F
2 May
🌧️
+64°F
3 May
🌧️
+63°F
4 May
🌧️
+62°F
5 May
☁️
+72°F
6 May
☀️
+77°F
7 May
☀️
+78°F
8 May
🌧️
+66°F
9 May
☀️
+67°F
10 May
🌧️
+69°F
11 May
🌧️
+63°F
12 May
☁️
+66°F
13 May
🌧️
+63°F
14 May
🌧️
+67°F
15 May
🌧️
+62°F
16 May
🌧️
+70°F
17 May
☁️
+68°F
18 May
🌧️
+55°F
19 May
☁️
+71°F
20 May
☀️
+75°F
21 May
☀️
+74°F
22 May
☀️
+76°F
23 May
☀️
+80°F
24 May
☀️
+78°F
25 May
🌧️
+74°F
26 May
🌧️
+70°F
27 May
🌧️
+68°F
28 May
🌧️
+69°F
29 May
🌧️
+73°F
30 May
🌧️
+72°F
31 May
🌧️
+73°F
In May 2023 Sarajevo had 9 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 18 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 May 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Sarajevo?
May 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 May?
May 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 May?
Sarajevo is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Sarajevo in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sarajevo in May, 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.
