Istiklal Mosque, Sarajevo

Tips for Visiting Istiklal Mosque, Sarajevo #

Avoid visiting during Friday midday (Jumu'ah) prayers when the mosque is busiest with worshippers and non‑worshipper access may be restricted.
Dress and behave respectfully: cover shoulders and knees, women should carry a headscarf for entering the prayer area, and remove shoes before stepping onto the prayer carpet.
Ask permission before photographing people or the interior, and if no visitor information is posted, approach an imam or attendant politely to confirm visiting hours and any restrictions.

Best Time to Visit Istiklal Mosque, Sarajevo #

Best in late spring or early autumn (May-June, September-October) for mild weather and comfortable visits.

Spring

March-May · 5-20°C

Mild weather and pleasant conditions for walking between Sarajevo's historic sites and mosques.

Summer

June-August · 18-30°C

Warm to hot and busier with tourists; outdoor areas are lively.

Winter

December-February · -5-5°C

Cold with possible snow-quieter tourist scene and shorter daylight hours.

Weather & Climate near Istiklal Mosque, Sarajevo #

Climate

Istiklal Mosque, Sarajevo's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1061 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 80 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulyJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

37°

Warmest Month

-25°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Cold

0°C

Temperature

-3° – 4°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

77 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-2° – 7°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

1° – 12°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

77 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

5° – 16°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

89 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 21°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

91 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

14.5h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

12° – 25°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

97 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

15.2h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

14° – 27°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

79 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

14.9h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

13° – 27°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

13.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

10° – 23°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

87 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

High

12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

6° – 17°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

99 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (118 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

1° – 10°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

118 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-2° – 5°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

99 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.8h daylight

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