Igman | TravelDojo

Igman is a mountain and recreational area just southwest of Sarajevo in central Bosnia and Herzegovina, known for its forested slopes and mountain trails.

The area provides marked trails, picnic spots and ski routes in winter, with accessible slopes and panoramic views over the Sarajevo valley from the higher ground. Remnants of 20th-century sporting infrastructure and trails established for major events remain visible.

Igman was used as a competition venue during the 1984 Winter Olympics held in Sarajevo and later saw strategic use during the 1990s conflicts in Bosnia. Since the 1990s the area has been used again for recreation and memorialisation.

The mountain lies immediately to the southwest of Sarajevo, within easy driving distance of the city and forming part of the Dinaric mountain region.

Olympic venue: Used as a venue during the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics for Nordic events, with legacy trails and facilities remaining in the area.
Proximity: Located just southwest of Sarajevo and readily accessible from the city, offering summer hiking and winter sports close to the capital.

What to See #

Crni vrh (summit): Crni vrh (Black Peak), the mountain's highest point at roughly 1,500 metres and a common viewpoint over the Sarajevo basin.

How to Get to Igman #

Igman is a mountain plateau near Sarajevo. It is reached by car from Sarajevo via the Ilidža/Koševo roads and local mountain roads (roughly a 20-40 minute drive depending on start point and traffic). There are also local buses and minibus services from Sarajevo to Ilidža and nearby villages from which short local roads lead up onto Igman; once on the mountain there are marked ski and walking trails.

Tips for Visiting Igman #

Visit Igman in late spring to early autumn for clear trails and in winter only with a local operator for skiing or tracked access; seasonal contrast means summer offers meadows and forest trails while winter brings organised snow activities.
Access Igman from Sarajevo via the main road toward Ilidža and follow signposted turnoffs to the Veliko Polje plateau; this is the principal arrival point and provides easy starting points for walks and viewpoints.
Spend time at the Veliko Polje plateau and the marked lookout points - these flat meadows and ridges are the most scenic parts of the mountain and often missed by visitors who only stop briefly en route.

Best Time to Visit Igman #

Visit in summer (June-September) for hiking and in winter (December-February) for snow sports-choose season based on the outdoor activity you prefer.

Summer (hiking)

June-September · 10-20°C

Warmest months for trails and alpine meadows; good visibility and most services open for outdoor activities.

Winter (skiing and snow)

December-February · −5-3°C

Snow cover suitable for winter sports; conditions can be cold and variable-weekends/public holidays are the busiest times at ski areas.

Weather & Climate near Igman #

Climate

Igman's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1091 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulySeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

37°

Warmest Month

-25°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-6° – 1°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

77 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.2h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-6° – 1°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

76 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-3° – 5°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

0° – 9°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

89 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

13.3h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

5° – 15°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

95 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

14.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 18°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

100 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

15.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 20°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

80 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

14.9h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

71 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 20°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

81 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

13.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

6° – 16°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

94 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

High

12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

3° – 11°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

99 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-2° – 6°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

122 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.5h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-4° – 2°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

104 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.8h daylight

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