Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 91mm, so some wet days are possible.
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
91mm
Sun
6h
Weather score
37
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
Showers
Rainfall averages 91mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzegovina with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May18°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May91mm average rain
May is close to Sarajevo's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
May6 hours average sun
May sits close to Sarajevo's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
May37 weather score
May sits close to Sarajevo's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.