The best months to visit Belgrade are April, May, June, September and October, when average highs land in the comfortable low-to-high twenties and skies stay bright — April sees an average high of 18.2 °C with 9 rain days, while September reaches 24.4 °C with just 8 rain days. July and August are peak season, with average highs of 29 °C and 29.3 °C drawing school-holiday crowds and higher prices. Winter is the quiet low season, with January highs of only 5.4 °C and short, grey days.
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Belgrade month by month
Average highs and lows (°C), 2016–2025. Highlighted bars are the best months.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4 °C | -1.6 °C | 11 | 5 h |
| February | 9.7 °C | 1.2 °C | 9 | 6.8 h |
| March | 13.3 °C | 3.7 °C | 10 | 8.1 h |
| April | 18.2 °C | 7.8 °C | 9 | 10.2 h |
| May | 22 °C | 12.5 °C | 13 | 11.2 h |
| June | 27.4 °C | 17.6 °C | 11 | 12.6 h |
| July | 29 °C | 19 °C | 10 | 13 h |
| August | 29.3 °C | 18.8 °C | 7 | 12.1 h |
| September | 24.4 °C | 14.7 °C | 8 | 10.1 h |
| October | 18.6 °C | 9.6 °C | 7 | 8.1 h |
| November | 12 °C | 5.1 °C | 10 | 5.5 h |
| December | 7.2 °C | 1 °C | 10 | 4.6 h |
How the months are picked.A month qualifies when its average high sits in the comfortable 20–28 °C band (scored down towards 9 °C and 37 °C), rain days are few and sunshine hours are high — at least 78 % of the city's best-scoring month. July and August are then set aside as peak season (school-holiday crowds and prices) whenever at least three other months qualify; where summer is the only comfortable window they stay. Figures are ten-year averages (2016-01-01 to 2025-12-31) from ERA5 reanalysis data via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) for the city centre coordinates.
When to go, and what to expect
Spring (Mar–May)
Ideal for walking Kalemegdan and riverside cafés — one of the best windows of the year.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Great for river beaches and nightlife, but the heat and crowds put July–August behind the shoulder months.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September and October are superb — warm, dry and calm; skip late November.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
For those who like low prices, cosy cafés and a festive city — not for outdoor sightseeing.
Notable events
- Summer (June–July)
- BELEF (Belgrade Summer Festival)
- Late summer (August)
- Belgrade Beer Fest
- Late winter (February–March)
- Belgrade International Film Festival (FEST)
- December–January
- Christmas and New Year festivities
Frequently asked
Is Belgrade too hot in August?
It can be — August averages highs of 29.3 °C, the year's warmest, though with only 7 rain days and 12.1 hours of sunshine a day. It's fine if you like heat and river beaches, but May, June and September are more comfortable.
What is the rainiest month?
May sees the most wet days at 13 rain days, followed by January with 11 and June with 11. Autumn is drier, with just 7 rain days in both October and September.
Is winter worth visiting?
Only for a city break. January highs reach just 5.4 °C with lows of -1.6 °C and 5 hours of sunshine a day, so it's cold and grey — best for festive markets, museums and cafés rather than sightseeing.
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Sources
- Open-Meteo historical weather API — monthly climate normals, 2016–2025 (CC BY 4.0)
- ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF / Copernicus) — the underlying temperature, precipitation and sunshine data
- ReasonStay methodology — how the best months are computed and checked
An independent guide to Belgrade — honest, verified, no invented data. Climate figures: ERA5 via Open-Meteo, 2016–2025 averages; the best months are computed from them, not opinion.