Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Synagogue Museum documenting Bosnia's Jewish history and culture

Located in Sarajevo, the Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina documents Sephardic and Ashkenazi presence in the region through artifacts, photographs and rotating exhibitions.

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Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo), Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
43.8597, 18.4278
Admission and hours vary for exhibitions or archive access; contact the museum for details

How to Get to Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina #

Located in central Sarajevo; reachable on foot from the Baščaršija area and served by local buses and trams.

Tips for Visiting Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina #

  • Check exhibition schedules ahead of time; rotating exhibits often focus on local survivor stories and artifacts.
  • Allow time to read personal testimonies-the museum emphasizes individual narratives that reward slow reading.
  • Combine a visit with a walk through the old Jewish quarter to contextualize the displays.

Best Time to Visit Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina #

Spring and autumn for comfortable city exploration and museum visits.

Spring
April-June · 8-20°C (46-68°F)
Mild weather and outdoor cafés make for pleasant museum-going in Sarajevo.
Autumn
September-November · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Cooler and quieter; good for reflective visits.
Winter
December-February · -5-8°C (23-46°F)
Fewer tourists and a quieter city; check museum hours around holidays.

Weather & Climate near Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina #

Climate

Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1066 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 67 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 (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
2.0 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 (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 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 26°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 26°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
14.9h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 26°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
1.5 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 (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

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