Month guide · Sarajevo · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo in February
What February is really like in Sarajevo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Matěj Baťha, CC BY-SA 2.5
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 6°C (43°F), lows of -3°C (27°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Still snowy and cold, good for combining a city break with skiing in the Olympic mountains.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 6°C (43°F) / -3°C (27°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Sarajevo: days average 6°C (43°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about -3°C (27°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 28 days. Compared with January (4°C (39°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:45
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:16
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold and snowy, with skiing on Jahorina and Bjelašnica, low prices and periods of smog trapped in the valley.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in August). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Sarajevo Winter festival — theatre, music and exhibitions (usually February–March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Kovači and Vratnik
Svrzo's House
An 18th-century Ottoman-era family house with separate men's and women's quarters, wooden ceilings, low divans and a cobbled courtyard.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Museum · Marijin Dvor
National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ask at the entrance whether the Haggadah room is open during your visit, as access to it varies.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Market · Baščaršija
Baščaršija and the Sebilj
The old bazaar, founded in the 15th century, centres on the Sebilj, a wooden Ottoman-style fountain in Pigeon Square.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Food
- Shopping
- Kids
Religious site · Baščaršija
Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
Visit outside prayer times; scarves are usually available at the entrance for women.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 6°C, lows near -3°C and 11 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Sarajevo?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Sarajevo in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Sarajevo?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still snowy and cold, good for combining a city break with skiing in the Olympic mountains.
+How warm is Sarajevo in February?
Average highs are around 6°C (43°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sarajevo in February?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.