Belgrade Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Belgrade (Београд) is the capital of Serbia. Because Belgrade is located in the south of the Pannonian plain, the weather has a less grim character than the mountainous areas in the southern half of the country. According to the Köppen-Geiger classification, Belgrade has a temperate maritime climate (type Cfb). Winters are fairly cool on average, with January being the coolest month, where temperatures are typically around 6°C.During severe winters, the figures can be a lot lower than the long-term average temperatures suggest.
In the summer months, a similar option applies: instead of normal temperatures being between 25°C and 32°C degrees during the day, it can be tropical for several days to even more than a week of tropical heat in Belgrade. August is the warmest month, reaching around 31°C.
Belgrade receives about 719 mm of precipitation a year, with late spring being wettest. The average annual number of sunny hours is 2105.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Belgrade can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 6°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -2°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Belgrade experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 719 mm yearly. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. June brings wetter days averaging 82 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 rainy days.
In contrast, January experiences a drier climate, with about 49 mm of snow/rainfall spread across 11 snowy/rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Belgrade. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Belgrade.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 79%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 61%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Belgrade
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The best time of year to visit Belgrade in Serbia
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 82 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 49 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 290 hours of sunshine.
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