Marek Kučera 
July 3, 2025 – Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina — The capital city of Sarajevo experienced a scorching +38.5°C today, setting a new all-time temperature record for the month of July.
According to national meteorological data, this temperature exceeds the previous July record of 38.2°C, and is one of the highest temperatures ever recorded in the city’s history. The extreme heat was driven by a strong subtropical ridge over the Balkans, part of a wider regional heatwave impacting Southeast Europe.
Regional Context
This new record comes amid a persistent heat dome affecting countries from Croatia and Serbia to Romania and North Macedonia, with several national and local records either being challenged or broken. The urban heat island effect in Sarajevo’s valley location likely contributed to the extreme reading.
Health and Safety Impact
Authorities have issued high heat warnings, urging residents to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours, remain hydrated, and check on vulnerable populations such as the elderly and children. Hospitals in the region have reported an uptick in heat-related illnesses over recent days.
With more hot and dry weather forecast into the weekend, meteorologists warn that wildfire risk and water shortages may worsen in parts of Bosnia and the surrounding region.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_European_heatwaves
Illustration picture: https://travellingbuzz.com/holiday-like-local-sarajevo/bijela-tabija-sarajevo-sunset/
