Following the unusually mild winter of 2023/2024 and the record-breaking heat of summer 2024, Belgrade is bracing for its coldest winter in a decade. With forecasts predicting 15 snow days, meteorologists anticipate a picturesque snowy scene just in time to ring in the New Year 2025, promising a true winter wonderland for the city.
Last winter was unusually warm across Belgrade and all of Serbia, with even the mountains seeing little to no snow. However, in the coming months, we’ll be pulling out our winter boots even in the cities, as meteorologists are forecasting occasional bursts of cold Arctic air, coming straight from the North Pole. Temperatures below zero degrees Celsius and precipitation will be common, with snow even expected for New Year’s Eve—something Belgrade hasn’t experienced in years.
We’re now in the second half of October 2024, and the weather remains quite warm, with plenty of sunny days and temperatures still reaching above 20 degrees Celsius. However, by the second half of November, cold Arctic air is expected to arrive, bringing heavy rain and even snow in the mountains.
Although typical winter weather is forecast for December, there will be a brief warm spell at the beginning and middle of the month, with temperatures climbing to a maximum of 10 degrees Celsius, followed by a sharp drop to near freezing.
At the end of December, snow is expected to cover the ground, giving us a good chance of celebrating New Year’s Eve in a true winter setting, something Belgrade hasn’t seen in years. As for January and February 2025, significant precipitation is forecast, mostly in the form of snow, with daily high temperatures ranging between 0 and 5 degrees Celsius. On some days, the lows could drop to as much as minus 10 degrees. The end of winter and warmer weather will arrive by late February and early March.
Overall, this winter could turn out to be the coldest in the last ten years. After nine years, Belgrade will see 15 days of snowfall, with the snow cover lasting, particularly after January 10th and into mid-February. (source: NIN)
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