Month guide · Belgrade · Serbia
Belgrade in August
What August is really like in Belgrade: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 14 hours of daylight. Hot and sunny, with outdoor festivals and the river clubs at their liveliest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Belgrade: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with July (30°C (86°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:41
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:45
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot days, swimming at Ada Ciganlija and nightlife on the river rafts; plan sightseeing for mornings and evenings.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Belgrade Beer Fest (usually August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Vračar
Kalenić market
Belgrade's best-loved farmers' market sells fruit, vegetables, kajmak, cheese, cured meats, honey and homemade ajvar in autumn.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Free
- Off the beaten path
Castle · Stari Grad
Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park
Arrive an hour before sunset and walk to the terrace by the Victor monument for the view over the confluence.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- History
- Couples
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Neighbourhood · Zemun
Zemun and Gardoš Tower
Climb Zemun's winding lanes to Gardoš Tower, built in 1896 to mark a thousand years of the Hungarian state, for a wide view over the Danube and New Belgrade.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Food
- Couples
- Free
- History
Beach · Čukarica
Ada Ciganlija
Rent a bike at the entrance and ride the loop around the lake, then swim on the quieter far side.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
- Free
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 18°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Belgrade?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Belgrade?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and sunny, with outdoor festivals and the river clubs at their liveliest.
+How warm is Belgrade in August?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Belgrade in August?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.