Month guide · Belgrade · Serbia
Belgrade in March
What March is really like in Belgrade: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Kristijan Ilic, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Days warm up and terraces reopen on sunny afternoons; nights remain cold.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Belgrade: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with February (8°C (46°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 05:51
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 17:44
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
Spring (March–May). Terraces reopen and Kalemegdan turns green; mild days with some heavy showers in May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- FEST film festival (usually continues into March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Religious site · Vračar
Church of Saint Sava
Don't miss the crypt, reached by stairs inside; it is often quieter and more ornate than the main hall.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- History
Street · Stari Grad
Skadarlija
A short, cobbled street of 19th-century houses that became Belgrade's bohemian quarter, Skadarlija is lined with old kafanas where tamburica bands play old city songs between the tables.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- After dark
- Couples
- History
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
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 3°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March 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 March a good time to visit Belgrade?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Days warm up and terraces reopen on sunny afternoons; nights remain cold.
+How warm is Belgrade in March?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Belgrade in March?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.