Month guide · Sarajevo · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo in March
What March is really like in Sarajevo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jennifer Boyer from Fredrick, Maryland, USA, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Thawing and changeable; the first sunny café terraces appear, though snow can still fall.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Sarajevo: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with February (6°C (43°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 05:59
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 17:52
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
Spring (March–May). Thaw and blossom, with comfortable temperatures by May, frequent showers and the occasional late snowfall in March.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in August). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Sarajevo, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Historic site · Baščaršija
Morića Han
The last surviving Ottoman caravanserai in Sarajevo, dating from the 16th century, once sheltered merchants and their horses around a central courtyard.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 1°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 March a good time to visit Sarajevo?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Sarajevo in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Sarajevo?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Thawing and changeable; the first sunny café terraces appear, though snow can still fall.
+How warm is Sarajevo in March?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sarajevo in March?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.