Month guide · Belgrade · Serbia
Belgrade in January
What January 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
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 5°C (41°F), lows of -1°C (30°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 9.2 hours of daylight. Cold, with occasional snow and the biting košava wind; cafés and kafanas are cosy and hotels are at their lowest prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 5°C (41°F) / -1°C (30°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 9.2 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Belgrade: days average 5°C (41°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about -1°C (30°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with December (6°C (43°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs climb to around 8°C (46°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:12
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 16:23
- Daylight
- About 9.2 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, January rates 1 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
- Orthodox Christmas (7 January)
- Serbian New Year celebrations on the night of 13–14 January
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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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
What to pack
For highs near 5°C, lows near -1°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 January a good time to visit Belgrade?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events 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 January a good time to visit Belgrade?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold, with occasional snow and the biting košava wind; cafés and kafanas are cosy and hotels are at their lowest prices.
+How warm is Belgrade in January?
Average highs are around 5°C (41°F) and lows around -1°C (30°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Belgrade in January?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.