Month guide · Sarajevo · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Sarajevo. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Warm, settled weather and fewer visitors; an excellent month for day trips to Mostar and the mountains.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Sarajevo: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with August (27°C (81°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:25
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:57
- Daylight
- About 12.4 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, September 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 September
September has no major recurring festival in Sarajevo, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Baščaršija
Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
Visit outside prayer times; scarves are usually available at the entrance for women.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
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
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 10°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Sarajevo?
One of the best months to visit Sarajevo. The other best months are May–June and October. Compare every month.
Sarajevo in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Sarajevo?
It is one of the best months to visit Sarajevo. Warm, settled weather and fewer visitors; an excellent month for day trips to Mostar and the mountains.
+How warm is Sarajevo in September?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sarajevo in September?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.