Novi Sad climate
Novi Sad (Serbia) has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C54 °F, and about 635 mm25 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Novi Sad climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 338 | −425 | 032 | 421.7 | 25 |
| Feb | 643 | −327 | 235 | 431.7 | 19 |
| Mar | 1254 | 135 | 744 | 441.7 | 10 |
| Apr | 1965 | 744 | 1355 | 441.8 | 1 |
| May | 2474 | 1253 | 1864 | 763.0 | 0 |
| Jun | 2882 | 1661 | 2272 | 823.2 | 0 |
| Jul | 3187 | 1865 | 2476 | 582.3 | 0 |
| Aug | 3188 | 1864 | 2476 | 512.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 2576 | 1355 | 1966 | 552.2 | 0 |
| Oct | 1865 | 745 | 1355 | 522.0 | 1 |
| Nov | 1152 | 236 | 744 | 441.7 | 8 |
| Dec | 540 | −228 | 134 | 421.7 | 20 |
| Year | 3188 | −425 | 1254 | 63525 | 84 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88% | 75% | 1.3 | 9:06 |
| Feb | 84% | 74% | 2.1 | 10:20 |
| Mar | 75% | 64% | 3.3 | 11:47 |
| Apr | 69% | 59% | 4.7 | 13:27 |
| May | 66% | 61% | 5.6 | 14:51 |
| Jun | 62% | 55% | 6.2 | 15:38 |
| Jul | 54% | 45% | 6.3 | 15:19 |
| Aug | 53% | 42% | 5.6 | 14:05 |
| Sep | 61% | 56% | 3.9 | 12:27 |
| Oct | 71% | 59% | 2.7 | 10:51 |
| Nov | 82% | 70% | 1.5 | 9:27 |
| Dec | 88% | 77% | 1.0 | 8:45 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Novi Sad is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C87 °F and a low of 18 °C65 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 3 °C38 °F and lows −4 °C25 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.7 °C44.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 635 mm25 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is June (82 mm3.2 in), the driest is December (42 mm1.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 53% in August to 88% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 42%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in August to 10 km/h (6 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 8.8 hours in December to 15.6 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 15 cm.
Best time to visit Novi Sad
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April–June and September and October. Average highs then reach 18 °C65 °F to 28 °C82 °F. Precipitation is 44 mm1.8 in to 82 mm3.2 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 3 °C38 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Novi Sad
- Winter (December–February) — highs 338 to 6 °C43 °F, lows −425 to −2 °C28 °F, about 43 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1254 to 24 °C74 °F, lows 135 to 12 °C53 °F, about 55 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2882 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 1661 to 18 °C65 °F, about 64 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1152 to 25 °C76 °F, lows 236 to 13 °C55 °F, about 50 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Novi Sad compares
The nearest larger place is Belgrade, about 70 km to the southeast. Compared with it, Novi Sad has practically the same average temperature. It receives 6% less precipitation (635 mm25 in vs 676 mm27 in).
World Climates covers 6 places in Serbia. By annual mean temperature, Novi Sad is the 3rd warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 5th wettest. See all of them on the Serbia climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Timişoara (Romania, Dfa), Arad (Romania, Dfa) and Craiova (Romania, Dfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Belgrade 70 km · 12 °C54 °F · 676 mm27 in
- Climate in Subotica 95 km · 12 °C54 °F · 616 mm24 in
- Climate in Szeged 114 km · 12 °C54 °F · 596 mm23 in
- Climate in Tuzla 122 km · 12 °C54 °F · 838 mm33 in
- Climate in Timişoara 122 km · 12 °C54 °F · 633 mm25 in
- Climate in Arad 155 km · 12 °C54 °F · 633 mm25 in
- Climate in Pécs 155 km · 12 °C53 °F · 673 mm27 in
- Climate in Čačak 157 km · 12 °C54 °F · 765 mm30 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Novi Sad?
July is the warmest month in Novi Sad. Its average high is 31 °C (87 °F) and its average low is 18 °C (65 °F).
What is the coldest month in Novi Sad?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 3 °C (38 °F) and its average low is -4 °C (25 °F).
When does it rain the most in Novi Sad?
June is the wettest month with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of precipitation. December is the driest with about 42 mm (1.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Novi Sad?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April–June and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.