Month guide · Sarajevo · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo in November
What November is really like in Sarajevo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 9.6 hours of daylight. Cool, damp and often foggy; jazz in town and the first winter smog on still days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Sarajevo: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with October (17°C (63°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 5°C (41°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:42
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:21
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
Autumn (September–November). Settled September weather, autumn colours on the hills in October and theatre and jazz festivals, turning foggy in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in August). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Jazz Fest Sarajevo (usually early November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Ilidža
Tunnel of Hope (Sarajevo War Tunnel)
Combine it with Vrelo Bosne; both are on the western edge of the city near the airport.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Kovači and Vratnik
War Childhood Museum
Opened in 2017, the museum displays personal objects donated by people who were children during the 1992–1996 siege, from toys and diaries to ballet shoes, each with the owner's own short story.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
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
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 2°C and 12 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November 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 November a good time to visit Sarajevo?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cool, damp and often foggy; jazz in town and the first winter smog on still days.
+How warm is Sarajevo in November?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sarajevo in November?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.