Sarajevo weather in May
May in Sarajevo: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Sarajevo · #273 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Sarajevo climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 19°C / 66°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Rainfall | 122 mm / 4.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1 cm / 0.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Sarajevo in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Sarajevo?
- May in Sarajevo: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Sarajevo on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Sarajevo in May?
- In May, Sarajevo averages a daily high of 18.8°C and a low of 9.4°C, with about 121.9 mm of rain over roughly 17.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sarajevo in May?
- Sarajevo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in May.
- Does it snow in Sarajevo in May?
- Sarajevo sees roughly 1 cm of snowfall in May.