January · Serbia
Best time to visit Belgrade in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Belgrade in January
Average temperature 3°C, 61 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Belgrade scores 5.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 61 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Belgrade's Kalemegdan fortress watches the Sava meet the Danube, with Skadarlija's tavernas a short walk inland.
January in Belgrade: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
At 3°C (37°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 61 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Belgrade — 3.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Belgrade in January?
- In January, Belgrade averages 3°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Belgrade?
- January earns a 5.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Belgrade in January?
- Expect about 61 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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