Month guide · Sarajevo · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo in October
What October is really like in Sarajevo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ladislav Boháč, CC0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Sarajevo. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Autumn colours on the hills around the valley and crisp, sunny days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Sarajevo: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with September (23°C (73°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:00
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:03
- Daylight
- About 10.9 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, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in August). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
- MESS international theatre festival (usually October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Park · Ilidža
Vrelo Bosne
Take tram 3 to Ilidža and walk or ride the carriage along the avenue; bring a picnic.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Couples
Historic site · Ferhadija and the Austro-Hungarian centre
Sarajevo Roses
Across the city, scars left in the pavement by mortar shells that killed people during the siege were filled with red resin, creating 'roses' that serve as memorials.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
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Historic site · Baščaršija
Latin Bridge and Museum Sarajevo 1878–1918
Read the plaque on the corner, then walk east along the river to City Hall to retrace the archduke's route.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Iconic
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 6°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Sarajevo?
It is one of the best months to visit Sarajevo. Autumn colours on the hills around the valley and crisp, sunny days.
+How warm is Sarajevo in October?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sarajevo in October?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.