Climate - Subotica (Serbia)

The climate of Subotica is continental, with cold winters and hot summers.
The city is located in the far north of Serbia, in Vojvodina, near the border with Hungary. In winter it can be very cold, while in summer it can be very hot (though less so than in central and southern Serbia).
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 -26.7 °C (-16.1 °F) and was set in February 1954.
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 39.6 °C (103.3 °F) and was set in August 1952.

Best Time

The best times to visit Subotica are spring and autumn, to avoid both the winter cold and the summer heat, 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.

Subotica - Climate data

In Subotica, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 0.4 °C (32.8 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 22.8 °C (73.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Subotica, precipitation amounts to 590 millimeters (23.2 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 35 mm (1.4 in) in the driest months (January, March) to 75 mm (3 in) in the wettest one (June). Here is the average precipitation.
In Subotica, there are on average around 2220 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Subotica - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2018

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Subotica is usually cold. The average temperature is of 0.4 °C (33 °F), with a minimum of -2.7 °C (27.2 °F) and a maximum of 3.5 °C (38.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11.5 °C (11 °F). However, it dropped to -23.5 °C (-10.3 °F) in January 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (54 °F). However, it reached 16 °C (60.8 °F) in January 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 5 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.

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In February, the weather in Subotica is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.0 °C (36 °F), with a minimum of -2 °C (28.5 °F) and a maximum of 6 °C (42.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10 °C (14 °F). However, it dropped to -21.5 °C (-6.7 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (57.5 °F). However, it reached 19.9 °C (67.8 °F) in February 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 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 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In March, the weather in Subotica is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 6.8 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 2 °C (35.6 °F) and a maximum of 11.7 °C (53 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (22.5 °F). However, it dropped to -19.8 °C (-3.6 °F) in March 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 24.4 °C (75.9 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 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 Subotica is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.4 °F) and a maximum of 17.8 °C (64.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4.2 °C (24.4 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 29.8 °C (85.6 °F) in April 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.

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In May, the weather in Subotica is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.8 °C (53.2 °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 5.5 °C (42 °F). However, it dropped to 1.7 °C (35.1 °F) in May 2007.
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 32.9 °C (91.2 °F) in May 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 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 64%.

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In June, the weather in Subotica is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.9 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 15.3 °C (59.5 °F) and a maximum of 26.6 °C (79.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 5.5 °C (41.9 °F) in June 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 36.7 °C (98.1 °F) in June 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 40 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 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Subotica is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 22.8 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 16.8 °C (62.3 °F) and a maximum of 28.6 °C (83.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) in July 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.

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In August, the weather in Subotica is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 22.6 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 16.4 °C (61.5 °F) and a maximum of 28.8 °C (83.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8.7 °C (47.7 °F) in August 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 38.6 °C (101.5 °F) in August 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.

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In September, the weather in Subotica is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.6 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12 °C (53.6 °F) and a maximum of 23.2 °C (73.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 1.4 °C (34.5 °F) in September 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 35.3 °C (95.5 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 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 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.

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In October, the weather in Subotica is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.3 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7.3 °C (45.1 °F) and a maximum of 17.4 °C (63.4 °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 -5.9 °C (21.4 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F) in October 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 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 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In November, the weather in Subotica is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 6.6 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 2.8 °C (37 °F) and a maximum of 10.4 °C (50.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9.6 °C (14.7 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it reached 23 °C (73.4 °F) in November 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 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 Subotica is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.2 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -1.7 °C (29 °F) and a maximum of 4 °C (39.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10.5 °C (12.5 °F). However, it dropped to -21 °C (-5.8 °F) in December 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it reached 17.3 °C (63.1 °F) in December 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 40 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 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.