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Belgrade Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

Visitors to Belgrade can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average 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 average around -2°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Belgrade?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Belgrade?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Belgrade?
    June tops the wettest month list with 82 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Belgrade?
    January is the driest month with 49 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Belgrade?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 290 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Belgrade

    Sun   Dec 15
    6°C | 1°C
    W 14 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    8°C | 1°C
    W 14 km/h
    0.2 mm
    overcast and  chance of slight rain

    overcast and chance of slight rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    11°C | 4°C
    SE 7 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain