Climate - Novi Sad (Serbia)

The climate of Novi Sad is continental, with cold winters and hot summers. The city is exposed, like the rest of the country, to both cold waves in winter and heat waves in summer.
Novi Sad is the second largest city in Serbia and is located north-west of Belgrade, in the autonomous province of Vojvodina, on the banks of the Danube river. We are in the Pannonian plain.
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 -30.7 °C (-23.3 °F) and was set in January 1963.
Summer is hot and sunny, although thunderstorms can sometimes break out in the afternoon.
In the hottest periods, the temperature can reach or exceed 35 °C (95 °F). The highest record is 41.6 °C (106.9 °F), set in July 2007.

Best Time

The best times to visit Novi Sad are spring and autumn, and in particular, the months of May, June and September: daytime temperatures are pleasant, although it's better to bring a sweater and a jacket for the evening. In July and August, the temperature is usually not too hot, however, there is the risk of some very hot days, which can happen, though more rarely, also in the second half of June and in the first half of September.

Novi Sad - Climate data

In Novi Sad, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 1.0 °C (33.7 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 22.6 °C (72.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Novi Sad, precipitation amounts to 675 millimeters (26.6 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 35 mm (1.4 in) in the driest month (February) to 90 mm (3.5 in) in the wettest one (June). Here is the average precipitation.
In Novi Sad, there are on average around 2210 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Novi Sad - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Novi Sad is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.0 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -2.3 °C (27.9 °F) and a maximum of 4.2 °C (39.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -13 °C (8.5 °F). However, it dropped to -25 °C (-13 °F) in January 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, it reached 18.8 °C (65.8 °F) in January 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 24% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In February, the weather in Novi Sad is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.7 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of -1.5 °C (29.3 °F) and a maximum of 6.9 °C (44.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10.5 °C (13 °F). However, it dropped to -28.7 °C (-19.7 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) in February 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In March, the weather in Novi Sad is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.4 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2 °C (35.6 °F) and a maximum of 12.7 °C (54.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21 °F). However, it dropped to -20.3 °C (-4.5 °F) in March 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 28.3 °C (82.9 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 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 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In April, the weather in Novi Sad is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.5 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.6 °C (43.9 °F) and a maximum of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6.2 °C (20.8 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, it reached 31.4 °C (88.5 °F) in April 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.

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In May, the weather in Novi Sad is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.2 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) and a maximum of 23 °C (73.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.8 °C (35.2 °F) in May 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86.5 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in May 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.

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In June, the weather in Novi Sad is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.8 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 15 °C (59 °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 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 4.8 °C (40.6 °F) in June 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 37.6 °C (99.7 °F) in June 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 35 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.

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In July, the weather in Novi Sad is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.4 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 16.1 °C (61 °F) and a maximum of 28.7 °C (83.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it dropped to 7.5 °C (45.5 °F) in July 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 41.6 °C (106.9 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Novi Sad is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.6 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 16.1 °C (61 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F) in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 39.8 °C (103.6 °F) in August 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.

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In September, the weather in Novi Sad is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.9 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 11.9 °C (53.4 °F) and a maximum of 23.9 °C (75 °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 1.9 °C (35.4 °F) in September 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, it reached 37.4 °C (99.3 °F) in September 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In October, the weather in Novi Sad is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.8 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 7.3 °C (45.1 °F) and a maximum of 18.2 °C (64.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30 °F). However, it dropped to -6.2 °C (20.8 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, it reached 29.2 °C (84.6 °F) in October 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In November, the weather in Novi Sad is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.4 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 3.4 °C (38.1 °F) and a maximum of 11.4 °C (52.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (24.5 °F). However, it dropped to -12.5 °C (9.5 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it reached 25 °C (77 °F) in November 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In December, the weather in Novi Sad is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.0 °C (36 °F), with a minimum of -1 °C (30.2 °F) and a maximum of 5.1 °C (41.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11 °C (12.5 °F). However, it dropped to -24 °C (-11.2 °F) in December 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, it reached 20 °C (68 °F) in December 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 50 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 22% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.