The month in detail
What to expect in January
Winter in Belgrade is cool (4°C during the day). Days are short (2.3h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
January ranks 11 out of 12 months in Belgrade. Compared to December: −3°C daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
-2°
Daylight
9.0h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 61
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Belgrade is July (8.7/10), 7.7 pts higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Belgrade
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🎟️ Activities & tours · Belgrade
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Serbia
🗣️LanguageSerbian
💶CurrencyDinar serbe (din)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 30°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 4°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 30%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Other destinations in January
If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Belgrade ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
SerbiaTemperate climate with a 8.7 → 1.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
44.82°N · 20.46°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Belgrade?
July is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 19.0°C lows, 9.0h of sunshine and 25.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Belgrade get in July?
Belgrade averages 9.0 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Belgrade?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Belgrade in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 19.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Belgrade good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Belgrade scores 2.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.2/10.
When should you avoid Belgrade?
January is the most difficult month to visit Belgrade, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Belgrade in January?
The average UV index reaches 2 in January in Belgrade (low), with about 9.0h of daylight. No protection needed.