Month guide · Sarajevo · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo in May
What May is really like in Sarajevo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Sarajevo. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 14.7 hours of daylight. Warm and green, one of the best months for walking the city and the mountains, with occasional thunderstorms.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Sarajevo: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with April (16°C (61°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:20
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 20:05
- Daylight
- About 14.7 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, May 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 May
May has no major recurring festival in Sarajevo, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Gallery · Ferhadija and the Austro-Hungarian centre
Galerija 11/07/95
Use the audio guide and plan something quiet afterwards; many visitors find it a heavy visit.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
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
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 9°C and 13 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 May a good time to visit Sarajevo?
One of the best months to visit Sarajevo. The other best months are June and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Sarajevo?
It is one of the best months to visit Sarajevo. Warm and green, one of the best months for walking the city and the mountains, with occasional thunderstorms.
+How warm is Sarajevo in May?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sarajevo in May?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.