Central Serbia weather in January

Are you planning a trip to Central Serbia in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Central Serbia in January?

Central Serbia is a region in Serbia. January in Central Serbia generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Bor to 6°C in Obrenovac. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Obrenovac and -4°C in Bor. 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 Niš with an average of 47 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Kušići with 67 mm. In Belgrade, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 71 hours of sunshine in Belgrade. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Central Serbia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Central Serbia's yearly weather, check out our Central Serbia climate page.

Where to go in Central Serbia in January

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

Popular destinations in Central Serbia

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Central 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.

Belgrade

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

6°C 

-0°C 

63 hours 

56 mm 

12 days 

poor 

January January

6°C 

-2°C 

71 hours 

49 mm 

11 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

8°C 

-1°C 

88 hours 

53 mm 

11 days 

poor 

Climate in Belgrade

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.

Zlatibor

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

5°C 

-4°C 

78 hours 

73 mm 

14 days 

poor 

January January

4°C 

-6°C 

94 hours 

63 mm 

13 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

6°C 

-5°C 

107 hours 

73 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in Zlatibor

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.

Kopaonik

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

5°C 

-3°C 

71 hours 

69 mm 

13 days 

poor 

January January

4°C 

-4°C 

72 hours 

58 mm 

12 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

6°C 

-3°C 

98 hours 

64 mm 

12 days 

poor 

Climate in Kopaonik

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.

Niš

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

6°C 

-2°C 

53 hours 

54 mm 

10 days 

poor 

January January

5°C 

-4°C 

69 hours 

47 mm 

10 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

8°C 

-2°C 

95 hours 

48 mm 

9 days 

poor 

Climate in Niš

Average weather in Vrnjačka Banja

In January Vrnjačka Banja 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.

Vrnjačka Banja

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

6°C 

-2°C 

57 hours 

68 mm 

12 days 

poor 

January January

5°C 

-4°C 

67 hours 

61 mm 

11 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

7°C 

-3°C 

96 hours 

64 mm 

11 days 

poor 

Climate in Vrnjačka Banja

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Central Serbia, in Serbia.

Is January the best time to visit Central Serbia?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Central Serbia with often poor weather in Belgrade.

Generally speaking, April, May, June and September provide perfect weather in Belgrade. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.