The climate of Belgrade
Belgrade experiences a humid subtropical type of climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa) with hot summers and cold winters. Belgrade, the capital of
Serbia, lies at the meeting place of the Danube and Sava rivers, in the northern part of the Balkan Peninsula. The temperate latitudes and the mountain chains in the area mainly influence the climate as the city is far away from the major oceans in the region.
Belgrade lies at an average elevation of 117 meters above sea level with a topography that consists of hills, mountains, woodlands, alluvial plains, and plateaus. Central Belgrade is hilly, while the mountains form a barrier on the south side of the city. The mountainous landscape keeps the climate in the humid subtropical zone compared to the southern parts of the peninsula, where it is of the Mediterranean type.
Belgrade summers are warm to hot, with the average high temperatures above 26.7°C (80.1°F). The summer reaches its peak in
August when the average high is 28.9°C (84°F) with many days touching 32.2°C (90°F). Winters are frigid as the coldest month of
January has an average low temperature of -1.1°C (30°F). Spring and autumn have mild temperatures, but the early part of spring and the late part of autumn tend to be cold. Thunderstorms are severe during the hot season, and heavy rainfall leads to landslides.
The annual precipitation in Belgrade is 686mm (27.01"), with even distribution across the four seasons. Snow or frost occurs for at least one-third of the winter season with occasionally icy precipitation. Belgrade is moderately sunny, with 2112 hours of annual sunshine during the year. The average humidity is 68% during the year, with a peak in late autumn and early winter.
The highest recorded temperature in Belgrade is 43.6°C (110.5°F), set on 24
July 2007, while the lowest temperature on record is -26.1°C (-15°F), set on 10 January 1983.
The best time to visit Belgrade
The best time to visit
Belgrade is in late spring to early summer from
April to mid-
June and in autumn from
September to
October. The spring season brings greenery, and the temperatures are mild, the rainfall is moderate, and the conditions are pleasant after the end of the harsh winter. Autumn is colder than the summer, almost mirroring spring temperatures, especially in the hilly areas. The early days of summer also provide comfortable weather conditions.
The worst time to visit Belgrade
The winter season from
December to
February is usually the worst time to visit
Belgrade, although the period around New Year's Eve witnesses an influx of tourists. The city averages 33 days of snow in the cold season as the icy precipitation makes the roads slushy. The cold is bitter, with many days below freezing temperatures amid chilly winds. Winter mornings and nights tend to be foggy, but a section of the population looks forward to the ski season earnestly.
Weather hazards
Belgrade is prone to severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, landslides, and ice storms during the summer and winter. The mountains witness torrential rain at times accompanied by thunderstorms. Landslides can develop on the cliffs and pose a grave danger during severe bouts of rain. Winter is frigid, and the weather is icy at higher elevations with several instances of heavy snow and storms. Comparatively, the plains and river valleys accumulate less amount of snow.
Weather in January
January, like
December, in
Belgrade,
Serbia, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 3.3°C (37.9°F) and -1.8°C (28.8°F). The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 3.3°C (37.9°F) and an average low-temperature of -1.8°C (28.8°F).
Weather in January » Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in
Belgrade, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 0.1°C (32.2°F) and an average high of 6.4°C (43.5°F). In February, the average high-temperature slightly increases from a wintry 3.3°C (37.9°F) in
January to a frosty 6.4°C (43.5°F).
Weather in February » Weather in March
The first month of the spring,
March, is a cool month in
Belgrade,
Serbia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.5°C (54.5°F) and 4.3°C (39.7°F). In Belgrade, the average high-temperature in March increases from a frosty 6.4°C (43.5°F) in
February to a cool 12.5°C (54.5°F).
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Weather in April
April in
Belgrade,
Serbia, is a comfortable spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 8.3°C (46.9°F) and 18.6°C (65.5°F). In Belgrade, the average high-temperature in April rises from a cool 12.5°C (54.5°F) in
March to an enjoyable 18.6°C (65.5°F).
Weather in April » Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in
Belgrade, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 22.3°C (72.1°F) and an average low of 11.3°C (52.3°F). In Belgrade, the average high-temperature in May marginally rises from a comfortable 18.6°C (65.5°F) in
April to an agreeable 22.3°C (72.1°F).
Weather in May » Weather in June
The first month of the summer,
June, is a warm month in
Belgrade,
Serbia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.5°C (79.7°F) and 15.1°C (59.2°F). In June, the average high-temperature slightly increases from a pleasant 22.3°C (72.1°F) in
May to a warm 26.5°C (79.7°F).
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Weather in July
July, like
June, in
Belgrade,
Serbia, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.3°C (61.3°F) and 29.3°C (84.7°F). In July, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in June - a still warm 29.3°C (84.7°F).
Weather in July » Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in
Belgrade, is a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 17.1°C (62.8°F) and 30.4°C (86.7°F). August is the warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 30.4°C (86.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 17.1°C (62.8°F). In August, the average heat index is appraised at a hot 33°C (91.4°F).
Weather in August » Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in
Belgrade, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.5°C (76.1°F) and 13.5°C (56.3°F). In September, the average high-temperature decreases from a hot 30.4°C (86.7°F) in
August to a warm 24.5°C (76.1°F).
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Weather in October
October, the same as
September, is another comfortable autumn month in
Belgrade,
Serbia, with an average temperature varying between 18°C (64.4°F) and 9.3°C (48.7°F). In October, the average high-temperature drops from a warm 24.5°C (76.1°F) in September to a comfortable 18°C (64.4°F).
Weather in October » Weather in November
The last month of the autumn,
November, is another cool month in
Belgrade,
Serbia, with an average temperature varying between 12.5°C (54.5°F) and 5.7°C (42.3°F). In Belgrade, the average high-temperature in November decreases from a comfortable 18°C (64.4°F) in
October to a fresh 12.5°C (54.5°F).
Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in
Belgrade, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 0°C (32°F) and max 5.6°C (42.1°F). In December, the average high-temperature drops from a fresh 12.5°C (54.5°F) in
November to a wintry 5.6°C (42.1°F).
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