AI-generatedNovi Sad at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,220 h
- Rain a year
- 649 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 79 m
Climate in Novi Sad
Novi Sad has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year, Novi Sad is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
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 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:5517:58
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 06:37–07:35 · evening 17:17–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:25–06:37 · evening 18:16–18:27
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 Novi Sad in October?
In October, Novi Sad is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Novi Sad.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 3 min06:55 – 17:58
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %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 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %74 %
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 Novi Sad
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 5.2 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Novi Sad, 47 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 8 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 Novi Sad
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 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 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 Novi Sad: 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, Novi Sad has about 8 rainy days with 47 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Novi Sad
How breezy and how cloudy Novi Sad 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 Novi Sad typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Novi Sad: variable cloud, with about 5.2 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 Novi Sad
How often the day gets hot in Novi Sad (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, Novi Sad 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 Novi Sad
Snow is possible in Novi Sad, 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 Novi Sad.
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 Novi Sad
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 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), 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° | −2° | 2.2 h | 9 | 45 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 8° | −1° | 3.6 h | 9 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 12° | 2° | 5.3 h | 9 | 46 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 18° | 7° | 6.9 h | 10 | 55 |
| MayMay | 81 | 23° | 13° | 8.3 h | 12 | 69 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 27° | 17° | 9.5 h | 11 | 72 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 29° | 19° | 10.2 h | 10 | 63 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 29° | 19° | 9.7 h | 8 | 51 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 24° | 14° | 6.9 h | 8 | 55 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 18° | 9° | 5.2 h | 8 | 47 |
| NovemberNov | 39 | 12° | 4° | 3.2 h | 9 | 53 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 6° | 0° | 1.9 h | 9 | 52 |
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 Novi Sad
The best time to visit Novi Sad 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 June with 72 mm of precipitation.
Novi Sad through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Novi Sad in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Novi Sad in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Novi Sad in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–24 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Novi Sad in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–8 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Novi Sad for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Novi Sad
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 Novi Sad: score 85 against 80. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 80 | 85better |
| Day high | 18° | 27° |
| Night low | 9° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 11 |
| Rainfall | 47 mmbetter | 72 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 4 |
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
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Novi Sad month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January5° · 2 h
In January, Novi Sad is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 45 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Novi Sad.
Novi Sad in January22February8° · 4 h
In February, Novi Sad is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 42 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Novi Sad.
Novi Sad in February49March12° · 5 h
In March, Novi Sad 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 46 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Novi Sad.
Novi Sad in March80April18° · 7 h
In April, Novi Sad is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Novi Sad.
Novi Sad in April81May23° · 8 h
In May, Novi Sad is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Novi Sad.
Novi Sad in May85June27° · 10 h
In June, Novi Sad is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Novi Sad.
Novi Sad in June77July29° · 10 h
In July, Novi Sad is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Novi Sad.
Novi Sad in July80August29° · 10 h
In August, Novi Sad is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Novi Sad.
Novi Sad in August84September24° · 7 h
In September, Novi Sad 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 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Novi Sad.
Novi Sad in September80October18° · 5 h
In October, Novi Sad is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Novi Sad.
Novi Sad in October39November12° · 3 h
In November, Novi Sad is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Novi Sad.
Novi Sad in November19December6° · 2 h
In December, Novi Sad is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Novi Sad.
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Novi Sad vs. Vukovar
In October the holiday weather in Novi Sad and Vukovar is about equally good (score 80 vs. 79). During the day it is about as warm in Vukovar as in Novi Sad.
| in October | Novi Sad | Vukovar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 80 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
Serbia in October: the best places
In October, Novi Sad ranks 1 of 5 destinations in this country.
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- 3Niš18°79
- 4Subotica17°76
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Novi Sad 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.
Novi Sad has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 71
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 2.1 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 30 min
- Distance
- 1,640 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 Novi Sad
When is the best time to visit Novi Sad?
The best time to visit Novi Sad 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 Novi Sad?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Novi Sad?
The wettest month is June with 72 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 42 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Novi Sad get?
Novi Sad gets around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Novi Sad in?
Novi Sad uses the time zone Europe/Belgrade: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Novi Sad?
A nonstop flight from London to Novi Sad takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,640 km.
Which school holidays are best for Novi Sad?
Novi Sad has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 82, Summer holidays 79, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 19.
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