Month guide · Belgrade · Serbia
Belgrade in October
What October is really like in Belgrade: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Oliver Bunic, CC BY 4.0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Belgrade. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Golden autumn in Kalemegdan and ajvar-making season at the markets.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Belgrade: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with September (25°C (77°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:53
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:54
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
Autumn (September–November). Warm September days, theatre and jazz festivals, then cooler, foggy weather by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 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 October
- Belgrade International Book Fair (usually October)
- Belgrade Jazz Festival (usually late October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Stari Grad
Knez Mihailova Street and Republic Square
Belgrade's main pedestrian street runs from Kalemegdan to Republic Square past 19th-century facades, bookshops and cafés.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Iconic
- After dark
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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
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 9°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Belgrade?
It is one of the best months to visit Belgrade. Golden autumn in Kalemegdan and ajvar-making season at the markets.
+How warm is Belgrade in October?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Belgrade in October?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.