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 high | 4°C / 39°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 102 mm / 4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 29°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 47.5 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.
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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.