AI-generatedNiš at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,990 h
- Rain a year
- 521 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 194 m
Climate in Niš
Niš has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,990 hours of sunshine a year, Niš is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:4517:51
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:27–07:23 · evening 17:13–18:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:16–06:27 · evening 18:09–18:20
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Niš in October?
In October, Niš is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Niš.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min06:45 – 17:51
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Belgrade
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %78 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Niš
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.6 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Niš, 41 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Niš
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Niš: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Niš has about 7 rainy days with 50 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Niš
How breezy and how cloudy Niš is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Niš typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Niš: variable cloud, with about 4.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Niš
How often the day gets hot in Niš (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Niš has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Niš
Snow is possible in Niš, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Niš.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Niš
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19 | 5° | −3° | 2.2 h | 9 | 44 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 8° | −2° | 3.3 h | 8 | 35 |
| MarchMar | 47 | 12° | 2° | 5.0 h | 9 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 18° | 7° | 6.0 h | 9 | 52 |
| MayMay | 80 | 23° | 12° | 6.9 h | 10 | 51 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 27° | 16° | 8.3 h | 8 | 42 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 30° | 19° | 8.8 h | 7 | 32 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 30° | 19° | 8.9 h | 5 | 26 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 24° | 14° | 6.7 h | 6 | 37 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 18° | 8° | 4.6 h | 7 | 50 |
| NovemberNov | 43 | 12° | 3° | 2.8 h | 8 | 50 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 6° | −1° | 1.7 h | 9 | 50 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Best time to visit Niš
The best time to visit Niš is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is April with 52 mm of precipitation.
Niš through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Niš in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–23 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Niš in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Niš in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–24 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Niš in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–8 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Niš for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Niš
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Niš: score 89 against 79. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 79 | 89better |
| Day high | 18° | 27° |
| Night low | 8° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 50 mm | 42 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Niš month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January5° · 2 h
In January, Niš is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 44 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Niš.
Niš in January24February8° · 3 h
In February, Niš is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 35 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Niš.
Niš in February47March12° · 5 h
In March, Niš is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Niš.
Niš in March78April18° · 6 h
In April, Niš is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Niš.
Niš in April80May23° · 7 h
In May, Niš is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Niš.
Niš in May89June27° · 8 h
In June, Niš is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 42 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Niš.
Niš in June77July30° · 9 h
In July, Niš is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Niš.
Niš in July79August30° · 9 h
In August, Niš is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Niš.
Niš in August87September24° · 7 h
In September, Niš is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Niš.
Niš in September79October18° · 5 h
In October, Niš is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Niš.
Niš in October43November12° · 3 h
In November, Niš is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Niš.
Niš in November20December6° · 2 h
In December, Niš is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Niš.
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Niš vs. Pristina
In October Niš has the better holiday weather (score 79 vs. 71). During the day Pristina is 1 °C cooler than Niš.
| in October | Niš | Pristina |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 79 | 71 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | May – Oct |
Through the year
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Niš in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Niš has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 79
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 20
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,900 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Niš
When is the best time to visit Niš?
The best time to visit Niš is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Niš?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Niš?
The wettest month is April with 52 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 26 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Niš get?
Niš gets around 1,990 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 8.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Niš in?
Niš uses the time zone Europe/Belgrade: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Niš?
A nonstop flight from London to Niš takes about 2 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,900 km.
Which school holidays are best for Niš?
Niš has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 82, Summer holidays 78, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 20.
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