Climate Insights for Novi Sad
Stari grad, South Backa Administrative District, Vojvodina, Serbia
Climate Overview
The climate in Novi Sad is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 651 mm of precipitation falls per year. Novi Sad receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Novi Sad 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 -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Novi Sad is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 25.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Novi Sad receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Novi Sad 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 29°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Novi Sad 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 Novi Sad 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 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 29°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
Novi Sad is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 651 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 77 mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 40 mm. That's 37 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 42cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 16cm.Novi Sad is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 25.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.1 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 October, with just 1.6 in. That's 1.5 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 16in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6in.
Wind
Novi Sad 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 February, 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.Novi Sad 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 February, 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.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Novi Sad is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 60 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 Novi Sad 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 29°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 Novi Sad 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 Novi Sad 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.