Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
42°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Sarajevo
Bosnia · Europe
Cold weather and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.
Limited, but doable
Late
Daytime high
42°F
Lows around 29°F
Precipitation
13 days/mo
Sun
5.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
42%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
5.6 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 35° and nights feel near 26°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
29%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
4 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 40°F, easing to about 36°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning35°F
Rain25%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday41°F
Rain24%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon40°F
Rain24%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening36°F
Rain25%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 29 | 3.2 | 13 | 5.6 | 84 |
| Feb | 45 | 31 | 3.5 | 12 | 6.6 | 80 |
| Mar | 52 | 36 | 3.7 | 13 | 8.4 | 75 |
| Apr | 61 | 43 | 4.1 | 16 | 9.6 | 73 |
| May | 70 | 51 | 4.5 | 16 | 10.7 | 75 |
| Jun | 77 | 58 | 4.0 | 15 | 11.8 | 75 |
| Jul | 81 | 61 | 3.5 | 13 | 12.1 | 73 |
| Aug | 82 | 61 | 3.0 | 12 | 11.7 | 73 |
| Sep | 73 | 54 | 3.7 | 12 | 9.3 | 77 |
| Oct | 64 | 47 | 3.4 | 10 | 7.7 | 80 |
| Nov | 54 | 39 | 4.2 | 12 | 6.1 | 84 |
| Dec | 44 | 32 | 4.0 | 13 | 5.3 | 85 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology