Weather and climate in Belgrade (Serbia)

The climate of Belgrade is continental, with cold winters and hot summers.
The city is the capital of Serbia and is located in the center-north of the country, at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers.
In winter, fog can form during periods of atmospheric stability.
Due to its position in the Balkan Peninsula and at a distance from the sea, the city is subject to clashes between air masses of different origins (Russian, Mediterranean, African) and therefore to rapid changes in temperature, especially in winter and spring.
During cold spells, the temperature can drop to -15 °C (-5 °F) or even below. At the Surcin airport (Nikola Tesla), the temperature dropped to -26 °C (-15 °F) in January 1987 (record), and to -24 °C (-11 °F) in January 2003 and February 2012.
In summer, during the hottest periods, it can reach and exceed 37/38 °C (98/100 °F). In the exceptional heat wave of July 2007, the temperature reached 43 °C (109.5 °F), while it reached 41 °C (106 °F) in July 2000 and 40 °C (104 °F) in August 2012.

Best Time

The best times to visit Belgrade are spring and autumn, and in particular the months of May and September. In summer, the heat is sometimes bearable, while at other times, especially in July and August, it can be intense.

Belgrade - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 1.0 °C (33.7 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 23.0 °C (73.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 630 millimeters (24.8 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 35 mm (1.4 in) in the driest month (February) to 75 mm (3 in) in the wettest one (June). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 2115 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Belgrade - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 1.0 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -2.6 °C (27.4 °F) and a maximum of 4.5 °C (40.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -12 °C (10.5 °F). However, it dropped to -24 °C (-11.2 °F) in January 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F) in January 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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February is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 3.0 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of -1.4 °C (29.5 °F) and a maximum of 7.4 °C (45.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9.5 °C (15 °F). However, it dropped to -24 °C (-11.2 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (63 °F). However, it reached 24 °C (75.2 °F) in February 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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March is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7.5 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2.2 °C (36 °F) and a maximum of 12.8 °C (55 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (23.5 °F). However, it dropped to -15 °C (5 °F) in March 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 27.4 °C (81.3 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).

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April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.6 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.3 °F) and a maximum of 18.4 °C (65 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 31.4 °C (88.5 °F) in April 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.3 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) and a maximum of 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in May 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in May 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.0 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 15.2 °C (59.3 °F) and a maximum of 26.8 °C (80.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) in June 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in June 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 22.8 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F) and a maximum of 29 °C (84.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in July 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 43.2 °C (109.8 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.0 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 16.7 °C (62.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.3 °C (84.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F) in August 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 40.3 °C (104.5 °F) in August 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.2 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.3 °C (54.2 °F) and a maximum of 24 °C (75.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2.7 °C (36.9 °F) in September 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, it reached 37.6 °C (99.7 °F) in September 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.0 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 7.5 °C (45.6 °F) and a maximum of 18.4 °C (65.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31 °F). However, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in October 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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November is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7.6 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 3.2 °C (37.8 °F) and a maximum of 11.9 °C (53.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8.2 °C (17.2 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (72 °F). However, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F) in November 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 2.2 °C (36 °F), with a minimum of -1.2 °C (29.9 °F) and a maximum of 5.5 °C (42 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9.5 °C (14.5 °F). However, it dropped to -22 °C (-7.6 °F) in December 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it reached 19.2 °C (66.6 °F) in December 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 23% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).