Season guide · Belgrade · Serbia
Belgrade in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warm September days, theatre and jazz festivals, then cooler, foggy weather by November. Expect highs up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F), with about 25 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 5°C (41°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 25
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 25°C (77°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 8 | 12.5 h | 3/5 |
| October | 19°C (66°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 8 | 10.9 h | 3/5 |
| November | 12°C (54°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 9 | 9.5 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 19°C (66°F) against a yearly 18°C (64°F), and 25 of the year's roughly 104 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: BITEF — Belgrade International Theatre Festival (usually September)
- October: Belgrade International Book Fair (usually October)
- October: Belgrade Jazz Festival (usually late October)
Good choices for autumn
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Gallery · New Belgrade
Museum of Contemporary Art
A modernist building of crystal-like volumes in Ušće Park, reopened in 2017 after a long renovation.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Views
Museum · Vračar
Nikola Tesla Museum
Join one of the guided tours; the demonstrations are the highlight and the rooms are small.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
Museum · Stari Grad
National Museum of Serbia
Reopened in 2018 after a long renovation, the National Museum on Republic Square displays prehistoric sculpture from Lepenski Vir, Roman silver, medieval Serbian art and a collection of European paintings including French Impressionists.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Senjak and Dedinje
Museum of Yugoslavia and House of Flowers
Take a bus or taxi from the centre and combine it with a walk in nearby Topčider Park.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Historic site · Dorćol
Princess Ljubica's Residence
Built in the 1830s for the wife of Prince Miloš Obrenović, this konak combines Balkan and European styles and is furnished with 19th-century interiors, including a Turkish-style room with low sofas.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Day trips in autumn
- Smederevo Fortress (About 1 hour by bus or car) — A vast 15th-century fortress built on the Danube by Despot Đurađ Branković as the last capital of medieval Serbia, with 25 towers along its triangular walls.
- Golubac Fortress (About 2 hours 30 minutes by car) — A medieval fortress climbing a cliff where the Danube narrows into the Iron Gates gorge, restored and reopened to visitors in recent years.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Belgrade?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warm September days, theatre and jazz festivals, then cooler, foggy weather by November.
+What is the weather like in Belgrade in autumn?
Highs of up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F), with about 25 rainy days over the season.