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Belgrade in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Belgrade in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Belgrade, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Belgrade in January 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Belgrade in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +4°C during the day and approximately 9 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 3 rainy days in the month and around 22 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Belgrade;

Average weather

☀️
+4°C
Avg. max. temperature
-23°C
Min.
+18°C
Max.
22 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Belgrade has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Belgrade in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Belgrade for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +5°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +17°C during the day and a minimum of -10°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +14°C to +7°C.

Is Belgrade warm or cold in January?

Belgrade is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +5°C to +4°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from -1°C to -2°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Belgrade, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Belgrade in January

Belgrade weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+5°C+4°C+7°C
Min. temperature
-19°C-23°C-22°C
Max. temperature
+19°C+18°C+23°C
Rainfall
31 mm22 mm23 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
84%83%76%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1019 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
8910
Cloudy days
171713
Rainy days
433
Snowy days
222

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +5°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +4°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 31 mm to 22 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 8 to 9.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Belgrade in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Belgrade is gradually decreasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Belgrade based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 18 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Belgrade wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 66 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Belgrade based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 24 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Belgrade.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Belgrade?

This is the weather in Belgrade in January 2023:
1 January
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+14°C
2 January
☀️
+14°C
3 January
☀️
+13°C
4 January
☀️
+14°C
5 January
☀️
+17°C
6 January
☁️
+5°C
7 January
☀️
+3°C
8 January
🌨️
+2°C
9 January
☁️
+1°C
10 January
🌨️
-1°C
11 January
🌨️
-1°C
12 January
☁️
-1°C
13 January
🌫️
-1°C
14 January
☀️
+6°C
15 January
☀️
+5°C
16 January
🌫️
+4°C
17 January
🌫️
+8°C
18 January
☀️
+4°C
19 January
☀️
+5°C
20 January
☀️
+5°C
21 January
☀️
+1°C
22 January
☀️
0°C
23 January
☀️
-1°C
24 January
☀️
-4°C
25 January
🌫️
-1°C
26 January
☁️
+1°C
27 January
☁️
+5°C
28 January
☀️
+5°C
29 January
☀️
+4°C
30 January
☀️
+10°C
31 January
☀️
+7°C
In January 2023 Belgrade had 19 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +5°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of -4°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Belgrade climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Belgrade in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2017 (-1°C) and the highest in 2007 (+11°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Belgrade in January:

Is January a good time to visit Belgrade?

It’s always a good time to visit Belgrade, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Belgrade in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Belgrade rainy in January?

Belgrade is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Belgrade in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Belgrade in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Belgrade

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Belgrade, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.