Serbia weather in January
Planning a getaway to Serbia this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Serbia in January?
January in Serbia generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Boljevac to 6°C in Obrenovac. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Obrenovac and -4°C in Boljevac. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Kanjiža with an average of 40 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Voljevci with 71 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Belgrade, marking it as the year's driest month. The city Belgrade usually sees around 71 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Serbia for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Serbia climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Serbia?
Average weather in Belgrade
In January Belgrade generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Novi Sad
In January Novi Sad generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Zlatibor
In January Zlatibor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kopaonik
In January Kopaonik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Niš
In January Niš generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Serbia?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Belgrade, January may not be the ideal time to visit Serbia.
On average, the best time to visit Serbia is in April, May, June and September with generally 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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