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Serbia Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Serbia in December.

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Belgrade Zlatibor Kopaonik Niš

Planning a getaway to Serbia this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Serbia in December

December in Serbia generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Bor to 7°C (45°F) in Obrenovac. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Obrenovac and -3°C (27°F) in Bor.

To explore the conditions in Serbia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Novi Bečej with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Nova Varoš with 79 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Belgrade gets roughly 63 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Serbia in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Serbia

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Serbia?

Temperature range in Serbia (December)

Precipitation variation in Serbia (December)

Belgrade

In December Belgrade generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
89 hours
63 hours
71 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Belgrade →

Novi Sad

In December Novi Sad generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
94 hours
61 hours
64 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Novi Sad →

Zlatibor

In December Zlatibor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
78 hours
94 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Zlatibor →

Kopaonik

In December Kopaonik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
99 hours
71 hours
72 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kopaonik →

Niš

In December Niš generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
87 hours
53 hours
69 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Niš →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Serbia in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Belgrade 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Zlatibor 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Kopaonik 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Niš 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Vrnjačka Banja 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Kragujevac 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

Serbia weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Serbia in December?

Serbia typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Belgrade average around 6°C (43°F), and temperatures drop to about 0°C (32°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Serbia in December?

In Belgrade, the average daytime high in December is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 0°C (32°F).

Does Serbia get a lot of snow/rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Serbia. Belgrade averages only about 56 mm (2.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Serbia?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Serbia due to the typically poor weather in Belgrade.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June and September offering mostly perfect weather in Belgrade. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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