Sarajevo weather in January

January in Sarajevo: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Sarajevo · #494 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 48/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Sarajevo climate normals — January

Daytime high4°C / 39°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-3°C / 26°F
Feels like (high)1°C / 34°F
Rainfall102 mm / 4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days16 days
Humidity83%💦 very humid
Dew point-2°C / 29°F
Sunshine5.5 h/day
Daylight9.3 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Snowfall47.5 cm / 18.7 in
Air quality (US AQI)31🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Where is Sarajevo?

Loading map…

Sarajevo in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Sarajevo?
January in Sarajevo: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Sarajevo on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
What is the weather like in Sarajevo in January?
In January, Sarajevo averages a daily high of 3.8°C and a low of -3.5°C, with about 102 mm of rain over roughly 15.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Sarajevo in January?
Sarajevo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in January.
Does it snow in Sarajevo in January?
Sarajevo sees roughly 47.5 cm of snowfall in January.

Other months in Sarajevo

Warmer or cooler than Sarajevo in January

Similar destinations in Southeast EuropeJanuary