Climate - Kraljevo (Serbia)

The climate of Kraljevo is continental, with cold winters and hot summers.
The city is located in south-central Serbia, at an altitude of 200 meters (650 ft), and is exposed, like the rest of the country, to both cold waves in winter and heat waves in summer.
Winter is cold and gray, with snowfalls and frosts, although there are also some quite mild periods. Sometimes fog can form.
During cold spells, which occur every year or so, the temperature drops to -15 °C (5 °F) or below. The coldest record is -24.5 °C (-12 °F), recorded in February 1956. From 2001 to 2020, the extreme minimum was -22 °C (-7.5 °F), recorded in January 2006 and in February 2012.
Summer is hot and sunny, although nights are usually cool, moreover, thunderstorms can sometimes break out in the afternoon.
In the hottest periods, the temperature can reach or exceed 37 °C (98.5 °F). The record heat is 43.5 °C (110.5 °F), recorded in July 2007. It was an exceptional heat wave, however, the temperature also reached 41 °C (106 °F) in July 2000 and in July 2012, and 40 °C (104 °F) in August 2017.

Best Time

The best times to visit Kraljevo 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.

Kraljevo - Climate data

In Kraljevo, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 1 °C (33.8 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Kraljevo, precipitation amounts to 750 millimeters (29.5 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 45 mm (1.8 in) in the driest months (January, February) to 85 mm (3.3 in) in the wettest ones (May, June) Here is the average precipitation.
In Kraljevo, there are on average around 1930 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Kraljevo - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2018

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Kraljevo is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -2.8 °C (27 °F) and a maximum of 4.8 °C (40.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -12.5 °C (9.5 °F). However, it dropped to -21.9 °C (-7.4 °F) in January 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it reached 20 °C (68 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In February, the weather in Kraljevo is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.1 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of -1.5 °C (29.2 °F) and a maximum of 7.7 °C (45.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10 °C (14.5 °F). However, it dropped to -21.9 °C (-7.4 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C (65 °F). However, it reached 24.8 °C (76.6 °F) in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In March, the weather in Kraljevo is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.5 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2.1 °C (35.8 °F) and a maximum of 12.9 °C (55.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (22.5 °F). However, it dropped to -15.6 °C (3.9 °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 (74.5 °F). However, it reached 30.3 °C (86.5 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.

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In April, the weather in Kraljevo is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.2 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) and a maximum of 18.2 °C (64.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6.3 °C (20.7 °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 32 °C (89.6 °F) in April 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.

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In May, the weather in Kraljevo is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.8 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) and a maximum of 22.9 °C (73.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.3 °C (34.3 °F) in May 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 34.6 °C (94.3 °F) in May 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.

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In June, the weather in Kraljevo is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.4 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.3 °C (57.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.6 °C (79.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2.9 °C (37.2 °F) in June 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 39.2 °C (102.6 °F) in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 25 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 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.

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In July, the weather in Kraljevo is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.4 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 15.8 °C (60.4 °F) and a maximum of 29 °C (84.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it dropped to 7.1 °C (44.8 °F) in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, it reached 43.6 °C (110.5 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Kraljevo is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.5 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.4 °C (84.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.4 °C (41.7 °F) in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in August 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.

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In September, the weather in Kraljevo is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.7 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.8 °F) and a maximum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in September 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, it reached 37.2 °C (99 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In October, the weather in Kraljevo is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.6 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 7.1 °C (44.7 °F) and a maximum of 18.1 °C (64.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5.6 °C (21.9 °F) in October 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 33.8 °C (92.8 °F) in October 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In November, the weather in Kraljevo is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.3 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2.8 °C (37 °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 -5 °C (23.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9.3 °C (15.3 °F) in November 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (71 °F). However, it reached 28.2 °C (82.8 °F) in November 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 8 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 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In December, the weather in Kraljevo is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.9 °C (36 °F), with a minimum of -1.6 °C (29.1 °F) and a maximum of 5.5 °C (41.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10.5 °C (13.5 °F). However, it dropped to -18 °C (-0.4 °F) in December 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it reached 22 °C (71.6 °F) in December 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 0 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 19% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.