Climate Insights for Belgrade
Београд (Стари град), City of Belgrade, Central Serbia, Serbia
Climate Overview
The climate in Belgrade is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 674 mm of precipitation falls per year. Belgrade receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Belgrade is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Belgrade is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 26.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Belgrade receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Belgrade is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 30°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Belgrade vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Belgrade vary considerably across the year, with a 58°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 30°F and the daily average is 35°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Belgrade is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 674 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 76 mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 41 mm. That's 36 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 50cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 21cm.Belgrade is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 3 in of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.6 in. That's 1.4 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 20in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 8in.
Wind
Belgrade is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Belgrade is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Belgrade is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 62 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Belgrade is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 30°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Belgrade based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Belgrade based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.