Serbia Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, Kragujevac, and Subotica
This month in numbers
Serbia experienced an exceptionally warm June 2026, with an average temperature of 22.51°C. This marks a significant anomaly of +4.0°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline, making it the 2nd warmest June on record in 86 years. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1.0°C.
What changed
The April–June 2026 period in Serbia saw an average temperature of 16.32°C, an anomaly of +1.4°C, ranking it as the 14th warmest such period on record. This contributes to a long-term warming trend for Serbia, with the latest full-year average temperature in 2025 reaching 13.23°C, making it the warmest year on record. Serbia ranked 14th globally for its 1-month temperature anomaly in June, with a striking concentration of European countries among the top 10 warmest.
What’s driving change?
Serbia was significantly impacted by a widespread heat dome across Europe in June 2026, leading to a severe and prolonged heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 39°C. This extreme heat, coupled with dry soil conditions, raised critical wildfire risks and led to hydrological advisories due to dropping water levels in the Danube and Sava rivers. Additionally, northern Serbia experienced powerful storms with large hail, torrential rain, and flash flooding in mid-June, causing damage to infrastructure and significant crop losses in agricultural areas. A green drought has also been ongoing in Serbia and other European countries since late December 2025.
Looking ahead
The seasonal outlook for July and August 2026 suggests continued warmer-than-average temperatures for Serbia, with average precipitation.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Serbia
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Serbia – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Serbia
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm / cold seasonsKöppen Dfb · ContinentalHow spring and autumn have shifted in Serbia. Spring is defined as the date monthly temperatures first rise above the long-term annual mean (10.2°C, from 1940–1969); autumn is the date they fall back below it. Temperature swings 23.7°C peak-to-peak across the year - a classic four-seasons rhythm.
Baseline vs recent monthly temperature climatology. Biggest warming: Feb (+4.1°C).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Serbia
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Serbia changing?
Serbia is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Serbia come from?
Climate data for Serbia comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Serbia climate data cover?
The Serbia climate profile covers Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, Kragujevac and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Serbia
How often is the Serbia climate update refreshed?
The Serbia climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.