Best Time to Visit Serbia

The best time to visit Serbia is from July to September. To experience a fruitful trip, it is necessary to plan your trip according to favourable weather conditions. Every season in Serbia has a flavour of its own. Therefore, travellers must plan wisely to enjoy activities that suit their convenience.

Read this blog to find out the best time to visit Serbia.

Like most of Europe, Serbia experiences four seasons. They are summer, spring, autumn and winter. The following three are the best seasons to visit Serbia for a wholesome experience.

Summer Season

• Period: July to September
• Average Temperature: 18-23 degrees Celsius
• Average Rainfall: 51-67 mm

Summers in Serbia can be quite hot, especially in the mid-season. However, as a landlocked country nesting between mountains, Serbia has a few cool places to see during summer.

The range of music events, restaurants, awesome nightlife and beautiful places makes summer the best time to visit Serbia. Situated on the banks of the River Danube, you will surely enjoy the summer activities during your summer trip to Serbia.

Here are a few things to do in Serbia on your summer trip.

1. Spend your vacation in the vibrant city of Kragujevac

2. Embrace nature as you go hiking in Zlatibor

3. Visit the Church of St. Sava

4. Enjoy the many attractions in Belgrade on the banks of the Danube

5. Let the beauty of Djerdap National Park enthral you

6. Enjoy a great family time with history and nature in Kalemegdan

7. Gaze at the wonderful sight of the House on the Drina

Spring Season

• Period: April to June
• Average Temperature: 12.9-18.1 degrees Celsius
• Average Rainfall: Around 59 mm

As the winter season departs, the weather in Serbia tends to get warmer from March to welcome spring. However, the temperature in March is unpredictable, with a temperature variation between 0-10°C.

April is comparatively warmer, thus becoming an optimum period for embracing nature. Natural parks and wineries are some of the popular places to see in Serbia during this season. The month of May has a pleasantly warm climate that attracts crowds from all over the world.

Here are a few activities to enjoy while visiting Serbia during spring:

1. Taste the different wines from the wineries in Fruska Gora

2. Tread the birthplace of Emperor Constantine in Nis

3. Recharge your spirits at a spa in Vrnjacka Banja

4. Admire the beauty of Mount Zlatar

5. Inhale spirituality in Studenica Monastery

6. A trip to Uvac Canyon

7. Explore Djerdap National Park and River Danube

Autumn season

• Period: September to November
  
• Average Temperature: 11-24 degrees Celsius
• Average Rainfall: 44 mm

The late summer months in Serbia are extremely hot due to the warm air from the Mediterranean region. However, the temperature starts falling in September. As autumn colours the city in orange, the summer crowd returns home, and the towns go quiet.

This is the best season to visit Serbia for those looking for a quiet ambience to explore. Visitors usually opt for mud spas in resorts to nourish themselves. Touring caves and ancient cities are a few of the main autumn activities for visitors travelling to Serbia.

Find below a few things to do in Serbia during the autumn months:

1. Explore the Resava cave in Nis

2. Relive the old stories in Golubac

3. Embrace nature’s wonder in Golija

4. Behold the petrified wonders of the Devil’s town

5. Celebrate the Days of Pumpkin festival in Kikinda

6. Take a look at wonderful frescos in the Zica Monastery

7. Ride a train in Mokra Gora

Winter Season

• Period: December to February
• Average Temperature: 7 to -4 degrees Celsius
• Average Rainfall: 44-51 mm

Unlike the pleasant spring or autumn seasons, winters in Serbia are quite harsh. The temperature often falls below freezing point.

While most of the city is covered in snow, cold winds from the Arctic region blow over Serbia, lowering its temperature. Although the southern region of Serbia receives warm air from the Mediterranean, the northern area becomes extremely cold and sometimes inaccessible.

The snow-clad mountains tend to attract tourists for skiing and other snow sports. However, many other tourist places in Serbia close down for the season and resume functioning in peak seasons.

Avoid visiting in these extreme cold months if you are not fond of winter.

Although Serbia is one of the cheapest European countries for tourists, tour package prices to Serbia tend to be expensive during peak seasons.

Moreover, as summer is the best time to visit Serbia, every nook and corner of the country is flooded with tourists, as a result, you may need to wait in long queues outside restaurants, hotels or churches.

Opt for an autumn vacation if you are not fond of a crowd and want a peaceful break in Serbia. The summer heat cools down by September as autumn sets in. As the peak season crowd decreases in autumn, you can experience nature at its best.

The tour package prices also fall, making travelling to Serbia again convenient. If you are travelling to Serbia from India, beat the tropical humidity with an autumn vacation in Serbia.

Travellers require a proper and organised plan before visiting any tourist spot. To make the best of your visit, here are a few things to know before seeing some of the best places in Serbia.

• Plan your tour map in other Serbian places along with Belgrade to make the best of your tour.
  
• The cost to travel to Serbia is not as expensive as in other European countries.
• Add the Stone Village of Gostusa to your bucket list. This is a unique village where everything is made of stone.
• Serbia's capital city Belgrade offers the best nightlife in the country.
• Mount Rtanj in Serbia looks like a pyramid. No one knows the reason behind its unique shape. However, locals believe that an alien mother ship landed in this region, thus forming a pyramid shape. Consequently, making Rtanj a famous tourist spot in Serbia.
• Remember to add Novi Sad to your must-visit list when visiting Serbia. Novi Sad is the cultural capital of Serbia; it attracts tourists for various summer activities.
• Exit and Guca are Europe's wildest music festivals in entire Europe that take place in Serbia in July and August, respectively.
• Serbia does not have trains or airports to connect its cities internally or with neighbouring countries. Therefore, the best way to travel to and from Serbian cities is by bus.
• US and Canadian residents can enter Serbia without a visa for tourist and business purposes for 90 days without Visa.
• EU nations can stay here for an unlimited period.

While traveling internationally, you must consider some specific points unique to your destination. Similarly, while you are in Serbia, knowing a few tips beforehand will help you enjoy a well-organized trip.

Therefore, below are a few tips for your memorable trip to Serbia.

• As one of the most affordable cities in Southeast Europe, you can easily find a guided tour package to Serbia. It is also convenient to travel to Serbia from India, as tour packages include transport, accommodation, meal and other activities.
• Trying Serbian wine should be there on your bucket list, along with Serbian coffee.
• Countries that do not come under the Schengen Agreement require a Visa to visit and stay in Serbia.
• You can find ATMs all over the city to use your debit cards. Serbian shops also accept credit cards. Nevertheless, it is always safe to carry some cash while traveling within Serbia.
• Food budget in Serbia is €1-2 per person in local stalls around Serbia. Whereas, food charges €4-5 approximately in restaurants.
• Carry a European adapter to charge your devices while traveling to Serbia.
• Bus is the cheapest form of transport in Serbia.
• You can join locals playing chess in parks and pavements as chess is one of their favorite sports.
• Buy foods, snacks, vegetables and fruits from local markets at a low price.
• Try local cuisines like Cufte, Sarma, Burek, Pljeskavica, and Cevapi.

As most people in Serbia speak English, being fluent in English will help you communicate with locals. However, knowing a few Serbian phrases will help avoid miscommunications.

The following are some common Serbian phrases for you: 

• Excuse me - Izvolite
  
• Hello - Zdravo
• Yes - Da
• No - Na
• Do you speak English? - Govori li Engleski?
• Thank you  - Hvala
• What is this? - Sta je ovo?
• My name is - Moje ime je
• I’m from - Jas sam iz:
• Please - Molim vas
• I am sorry - Izvinjavam se
• How do I get the - Kako da dodem do..?
• Please take me to the…. - Molim vas, odvezite me do….
• What do you recommend? - Sta preporukujete
• Where is the toilet please? - Gde je toilet, molim vas

Serbia is one of the cheapest and most beautiful southeast European nations to visit. With natural wonders, events, and history, Serbia tour packages are a wholesome experience for honeymoon, family or solo trips. So, now that you know the best season to visit Serbia, it's time to look for tickets. However, before you travel, make sure to get travel insurance for a safe journey and to secure your luggage.