Climate Insights for Belgrade

The climate in Belgrade is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1068mm 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: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Febbraio, Gennaio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 151cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Belgrade vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is Febbraio, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Belgrade is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1068mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 120mm of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 70mm. That's 50mm less than December, 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 151cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 37cm.

Belgrade is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/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 17km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Belgrade, which began on December 21, 2026. Belgrade 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 Luglio at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Febbraio near -9°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

The best time to visit Belgrade is during Giugno, Luglio, Agosto and Settembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 83mm per month. By contrast, Febbraio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

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.