Best time to visit · Belgrade · Serbia
The best time to visit Belgrade
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best times to visit Belgrade are May–June and September–October, when it is warm enough for terraces and river walks but not as hot as midsummer. July and August are hot but bring the river clubs and Ada Ciganlija's beaches into full swing. Winter is cold and quiet, with the lowest prices.
Key facts
- Best months
- May–June and September–October
- Shoulder season
- April and July–August
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 30°C (86°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 5°C (41°F))
- Rainiest month
- May (~11 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–February
Seasons
Belgrade has a continental climate with hot summers often above 30°C, cold winters with occasional snow and the gusty košava wind, and the most rain in late spring and early summer.
March–May
Spring
Terraces reopen and Kalemegdan turns green; mild days with some heavy showers in May.
June–August
Summer
Hot days, swimming at Ada Ciganlija and nightlife on the river rafts; plan sightseeing for mornings and evenings.
September–November
Autumn
Warm September days, theatre and jazz festivals, then cooler, foggy weather by November.
December–February
Winter
Cold with occasional snow and strong košava winds; Orthodox Christmas and two New Year celebrations bring festive evenings.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | -1°C | 8 | 9.2 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| February | 8°C | 0°C | 8 | 10.4 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| March | 13°C | 3°C | 9 | 11.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| April | 19°C | 8°C | 10 | 13.4 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 24°C | 13°C | 11 | 14.8 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 28°C | 16°C | 10 | 15.6 h | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 30°C | 18°C | 8 | 15.3 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 30°C | 18°C | 6 | 14 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| September | 25°C | 14°C | 8 | 12.5 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| October | 19°C | 9°C | 8 | 10.9 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 12°C | 5°C | 9 | 9.5 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| December | 6°C | 0°C | 9 | 8.8 h | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Orthodox Christmas (7 January); Serbian New Year celebrations on the night of 13–14 January |
| February | FEST — Belgrade International Film Festival (usually late February to March) |
| March | FEST film festival (usually continues into March) |
| April | Belgrade Marathon (usually April); Orthodox Easter (date varies) |
| August | Belgrade Beer Fest (usually August) |
| September | BITEF — Belgrade International Theatre Festival (usually September) |
| October | Belgrade International Book Fair (usually October); Belgrade Jazz Festival (usually late October) |
| December | New Year's Eve outdoor concerts in the centre |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–February, and the sights are quietest in January–February.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | A warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; Shoes with good grip for icy pavements; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Belgrade?
The best times to visit Belgrade are May–June and September–October, when it is warm enough for terraces and river walks but not as hot as midsummer. July and August are hot but bring the river clubs and Ada Ciganlija's beaches into full swing. Winter is cold and quiet, with the lowest prices.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Belgrade?
Usually in January–February. Cold, with occasional snow and the biting košava wind; cafés and kafanas are cosy and hotels are at their lowest prices.
+What is the rainiest month in Belgrade?
May, with about 11 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Belgrade get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F).