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Central Serbia Weather in May

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

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Planning a getaway to Central Serbia, Serbia this May 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 Central Serbia in May

Central Serbia, Serbia is a region in Serbia. May in Central Serbia generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Sjenica at 19°C (66°F) to warm in Obrenovac at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Obrenovac and 7°C (45°F) in Sjenica.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Central Serbia, Serbia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Negotin with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to high rainfall in Kušići with 143 mm (5.6 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Belgrade sees close to 226 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Central Serbia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Central Serbia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Belgrade)

January6°C (43°F) February8°C (46°F) March14°C (57°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September25°C (77°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Central Serbia in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Central Serbia.

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 Central Serbia

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Central Serbia, Serbia?

Temperature range in Central Serbia (May)

Precipitation variation in Central Serbia (May)

Belgrade

In May Belgrade generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
226 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Zlatibor

In May Zlatibor generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
211 hours
232 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Kopaonik

In May Kopaonik generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
231 hours
249 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Niš

In May Niš generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
215 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Vrnjačka Banja

In May Vrnjačka Banja generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
236 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Belgrade 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Zlatibor 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Kopaonik 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Niš 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Vrnjačka Banja 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Kragujevac 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)

Central Serbia weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central Serbia, Serbia in May?

Central Serbia, Serbia typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Belgrade average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Central Serbia, Serbia in May?

Belgrade averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does Central Serbia, Serbia get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Central Serbia, Serbia during May, with Belgrade averaging close to 73 mm (2.9 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Central Serbia, Serbia?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Central Serbia, Serbia with overall perfect weather in Belgrade. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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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