Climate Insights for Niš

The climate in Niš is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 615mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 67mm of rainfall. Niš 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 75cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Niš vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Niš is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 615mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 67mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 29mm. That's 38mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 75cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.

Niš is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 10km/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.

It is currently spring in Niš, which began on March 20, 2026. Niš is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Niš is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Niš 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.