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Best Time to Visit Serbia, Month by Month
Weather, festivals and crowds through the year.
Quick answer
April to June and September to October are the best months: warm, green and not too busy. July and August are hot and full of festivals, and in 2027 they bring EXPO crowds. Winter is for skiing and cosy kafanas.
Quick facts
- Best months
- April–June, September–October
- Hottest
- July and August
- Ski season
- December–March (Kopaonik)
- 2027
- EXPO 15 May – 15 August
- Last checked
- 27 Oct 2026
When do visitors come? Foreign arrivals by month
Serbia gets the most foreign visitors in July and August and the fewest in February. May, June and September are busy but not crowded; in 2027 EXPO will push May to August higher still.
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| Month | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 142,500 | 143,857 |
| Feb | 122,380 | 136,920 |
| Mar | 142,053 | 156,009 |
| Apr | 176,724 | 180,320 |
| May | 219,192 | 238,992 |
| Jun | 217,606 | 218,434 |
| Jul | 273,713 | 283,890 |
| Aug | 280,318 | 300,879 |
| Sep | 226,284 | – |
| Oct | 204,278 | – |
| Nov | 157,010 | – |
| Dec | 186,437 | – |
Foreign tourist arrivals in all accommodation, Serbia. Source: Eurostat (tour_occ_arm), based on data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. 2026: January–August.
Weather in Serbia: right now and the last five years
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Weather right now
Snapshot from 28 Oct 2026, 08:30. The live site updates this automatically.
Average high and low by month, Belgrade
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.8°C | -0.2°C | 12.6 |
| Feb | 10.1°C | 1.1°C | 7.6 |
| Mar | 13.4°C | 3.4°C | 9.4 |
| Apr | 17°C | 6.9°C | 11 |
| May | 22.3°C | 12.3°C | 10.8 |
| Jun | 28.3°C | 17.6°C | 7.4 |
| Jul | 30.2°C | 19.6°C | 7.8 |
| Aug | 29.4°C | 18.6°C | 6.6 |
| Sep | 24.6°C | 14.7°C | 9.2 |
| Oct | 18.5°C | 9.6°C | 6.4 |
| Nov | 12°C | 4.6°C | 11.6 |
| Dec | 7.8°C | 1.6°C | 10.2 |
Summers are getting hotter
Days at 30°C or more in Belgrade have nearly doubled since 2021–2023. For EXPO 2027 (15 May – 15 August), plan for heat in July and August: book air-conditioned rooms, visit the site in the morning or evening, and carry water.
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| Year | Days 30°C+ | Days 35°C+ | Hottest day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 39 | 10 | 38.0°C |
| 2022 | 37 | 2 | 36.6°C |
| 2023 | 31 | 1 | 35.2°C |
| 2024 | 66 | 13 | 38.2°C |
| 2025 | 56 | 15 | 39.3°C |
| 2026* | 56 | 15 | 37.8°C |
Daily data for the Belgrade grid point from the Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0), averaged 2021–2025; *2026 to 25 October. Model data can differ slightly from the official station readings of the Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia. Live weather by Open-Meteo.
Spring (April–June)
Warm days, green hills and fewer crowds. Waterfalls are fullest and it’s ideal for city breaks and hiking. In 2027, EXPO opens on 15 May.
Summer (July–August)
Hot (often over 30 °C), lively and full of festivals: Guča and Nišville in August, river beaches and splavovi in Belgrade. In 2027 EXPO runs until 15 August, so book early.
Autumn (September–October)
Still warm in September, harvest and wine season, and beautiful colours in the mountains. One of the best times to visit.
Winter (December–March)
Skiing, Orthodox Christmas on 7 January and Serbian New Year on 14 January.
Tip: September is often overlooked. It is still warm, with harvest and wine season, and the summer crowds have gone.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Serbia?
May, June and September are hard to beat.
Is Serbia busy during EXPO 2027?
Expect more visitors from mid-May to mid-August 2027. Book early.
Sources
- Eurostat: arrivals at tourist accommodation (tour_occ_arm)
- Statistical Office of Serbia: tourist turnover
- Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5)
- Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia
Checked 27 Oct 2026. Prices and timetables change; confirm before you travel.
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