Serbia Travel Weather
When Is the Best Time To Visit Serbia?
The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Serbia depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.
Tourist Season in Serbia
Serbia is best visited during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is warm and sunny throughout the country. This is the best time for all kinds of recreation and activities, from sightseeing to hiking to climbing in higher elevations.
The spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) months are a bit cooler and more cloudy, but it's still a good time to visit Serbia. This is especially true for those who want to skip the major heatwaves and prefer to relax in moderate temperatures.
Winter, on the other hand, is outside the main tourist season. It is then cold, windy and rainy throughout the country. In the southern areas and in the higher parts of the mountains it is sometimes cold and snowing. The ski season is underway in the Dinaric mountains.
Tourist season month by month. Legend
Tourist season - time period with sightseeing-friendly weather (or sunbathing in the case of small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical spread, the most visited places were taken into account and the data were averaged. For selected countries, seasonal holidays were also taken into account, as long as they significantly affect the tourist traffic in this period.
The best time to travel, you can count on very good weather.
A good time to travel, however, sometimes there can be some weather conditions that make the visit a bit difficult.
Travel possible, but it is not the best time. The weather at this time can be very unpredictable, with a tendency to be bad.
Travel is not recommended, the weather at this time can make sightseeing/resting very difficult or even impossible.
Popularity among visitors based on actual visits to popular tourist attractions (based on the average for 15 cities).
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Average temperatures throughout a year for Belgrade (°F)
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Season and weather by month
April - May
Apr | May |
The spring weather is quite pleasant. The sun shines for about 6-7 hours a day. The north is decidedly warmer, with temperatures ranging from 10°C - 20°C, while in the south and mountainous areas the temperature oscillates around 3°C - 10°C. Throughout the country, there may be fleeting rainfall, but it is not so frequent and intense as to complicate a visit. A warm and sunny aura with moderate temperatures ensures comfort during sightseeing, trekking and touring trips.
Holidays and observances in Serbia
- 18 Apr 2025 - Orthodox Good Friday
- 21 Apr 2025 - Orthodox Easter Monday
- 01 May 2025 - May Day
- 02 May 2025 - May Day Holiday
June - August
Jun | Jul | Aug |
Peak tourist season in Serbia. There may be fleeting rains in the north and center of the country, but with 9-10 hours of sunshine a day, precipitation does not pose major problems. Temperatures reach 30°C. The ideal time for hiking trails in national parks and visiting cities. During the summer, most cultural events, film, music and folklore festivals are held.
September - October
Sep | Oct |
Autumn months herald cooler weather, with temperatures dropping to 15°C - 24°C. The sun hosts in the sky about 7 hours a day, there may be fleeting rainfall and cloud cover. A good time for those wishing to avoid the greatest heat. Warm but not hot days encourage sightseeing, hiking and touring.
During this period, take part in local wine harvests and wine festivals, including "Oplenačka berba" (Serbian: Опленачка берба) in October in Topola.
November - March
Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar |
The coldest months of the year, the air temperature ranges from -4°C to about 10°C. Northern regions are usually warmer than southern regions. Days are windy and overcast, and one can count on only 2-4 hours of sunshine. In addition to rain, there is also snowfall.
In the mountainous south and east, the weather guarantees very good conditions for winter sports enthusiasts. The peak ski season in Kopaonik and other ski resorts is underway. The slopes are covered with snow in the second half of November and until early May.
Holidays and observances in Serbia
- 01 Jan 2025 - New Year's Day
- 02 Jan 2025 - New Year Holiday
- 07 Jan 2025 - Orthodox Christmas Day
- 15 Feb 2025 - National Day
- 16 Feb 2025 - National Day Holiday
- 17 Feb 2025 - National Day Holiday
- 11 Nov 2025 - Armistice Day
Belgrade
Tuesday 31 Dec
Humidity
98%Cloud cover
78%Wind speed
2.7 mphChance of rain
0%Belgrade
Wednesday 1 JanHumidity
97%Cloud cover
78%Wind speed
2.5 mphChance of rain
0%Belgrade
Thursday 2 Jan
Humidity
70%Cloud cover
13%Wind speed
4.3 mphChance of rain
3%Belgrade
Friday 3 Jan
Humidity
87%Cloud cover
97%Wind speed
8.1 mphChance of rain
74%Belgrade
Saturday 4 Jan
Humidity
76%Cloud cover
63%Wind speed
8.1 mphChance of rain
55%Climate and Average Weather in Serbia
General weather conditions each month by city.
Weather Map
The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.