Month guide · Belgrade · Serbia
Belgrade in February
What February 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
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 8°C (46°F), lows of 0°C (32°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Still cold and grey, with the first film-festival screenings towards the end of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 8°C (46°F) / 0°C (32°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Belgrade: days average 8°C (46°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 0°C (32°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 28 days. Compared with January (5°C (41°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:39
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:06
- Daylight
- About 10.4 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, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- FEST — Belgrade International Film Festival (usually late February to March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Castle · Stari Grad
Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park
The fortress walls, gates and bastions were rebuilt many times by Romans, Serbs, Austrians and Ottomans, and now enclose a free park on the ridge above the meeting of the Sava and the Danube.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- History
- Couples
Street · Stari Grad
Knez Mihailova Street and Republic Square
Walk it in the evening, when the street fills with families and street musicians.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Iconic
- After dark
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Religious site · Vračar
Church of Saint Sava
One of the largest Orthodox churches in the world, Saint Sava's white marble and granite bulk dominates the Vračar plateau.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- History
Street · Stari Grad
Skadarlija
Go for dinner rather than a quick drink, and expect the musicians to visit your table; a tip is customary if you request a song.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- After dark
- Couples
- History
What to pack
For highs near 8°C, lows near 0°C and 8 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 February 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 February a good time to visit Belgrade?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still cold and grey, with the first film-festival screenings towards the end of the month.
+How warm is Belgrade in February?
Average highs are around 8°C (46°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Belgrade in February?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.