The weather in May in Sarajevo

It's pleasantly warm in May in Sarajevo with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Sarajevo. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2016, Sarajevo reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 96 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,2 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Sarajevo

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sarajevo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Sarajevo New York
Average temperature 21°C 22°C
Max. temperature 25°C 28°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 96 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 12 days 14 days
Total snowfall 0,2 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Sarajevo with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 8°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 22°C, with nights around 9°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Sarajevo is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Sarajevo

Temperature in May in Sarajevo over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Sarajevo

Total precipitation in May in Sarajevo over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Sarajevo

Snowfall in May in Sarajevo per year

Daily UV index in May in Sarajevo

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Sarajevo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Sarajevo by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sarajevo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.