Month guide · Belgrade · Serbia
Belgrade in December
What December 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
December is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 6°C (43°F), lows of 0°C (32°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 8.8 hours of daylight. Cold, with festive lights in the centre and big New Year's Eve concerts.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 6°C (43°F) / 0°C (32°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 8.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in December
December is the 11th-warmest month in Belgrade: days average 6°C (43°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 0°C (32°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with November (12°C (54°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 5°C (41°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 07:09
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 15:58
- Daylight
- About 8.8 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold with occasional snow and strong košava winds; Orthodox Christmas and two New Year celebrations bring festive evenings.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in December
- New Year's Eve outdoor concerts in the centre
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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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
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Gallery · New Belgrade
Museum of Contemporary Art
Walk there from the Old Town over Branko's Bridge, and return through Ušće Park along the river.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 6°C, lows near 0°C and 9 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Belgrade?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Belgrade in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Belgrade?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold, with festive lights in the centre and big New Year's Eve concerts.
+How warm is Belgrade in December?
Average highs are around 6°C (43°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Belgrade in December?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.