Month guide · Sarajevo · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo in June
What June is really like in Sarajevo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Superikonoskop, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Sarajevo. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 15.4 hours of daylight. Long, warm days and outdoor café life; afternoon storms are possible.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 15.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Sarajevo: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with May (21°C (70°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:03
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:30
- Daylight
- About 15.4 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm, sunny days, outdoor festivals and the Sarajevo Film Festival in August, with cooler nights than the coast.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 3 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in August). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Sarajevo, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Street · Ferhadija and the Austro-Hungarian centre
Ferhadija and the Meeting of Cultures
A line on the paving of Ferhadija Street, marked 'Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures', shows where the Ottoman bazaar gives way to the Austro-Hungarian city.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Religious site · Ferhadija and the Austro-Hungarian centre
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Visit in the morning, when the square is quiet and light falls on the façade.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
Viewpoint · Bistrik
Trebević cable car and Olympic bobsleigh track
The cable car, destroyed in the war and rebuilt in 2018, climbs from Bistrik to Mount Trebević in about 10 minutes, with views over the whole valley.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- Outdoors
- History
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Kovači and Vratnik
Yellow Fortress (Žuta Tabija)
Arrive 30 minutes before sunset to find a spot on the wall; the walk up through Kovači takes about 15 minutes.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 12°C and 12 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Sarajevo?
One of the best months to visit Sarajevo. The other best months are May and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Sarajevo?
It is one of the best months to visit Sarajevo. Long, warm days and outdoor café life; afternoon storms are possible.
+How warm is Sarajevo in June?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sarajevo in June?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.