Novi Sad

City in Serbia

Novi Sad
Photo: Vanja Kovac, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Novi Sad is a city in Serbia with a population of about 260,000. It is located 70 km from Belgrade and serves as a cultural hub featuring historic landmarks like the Petrovaradin Fortress.

What to see

The city features several significant landmarks. The Petrovaradin Fortress is a primary sight. In the city center, visitors find the Name of Mary Church and the Novi Sad Synagogue.

When to go

The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs around 26 °C to 28 °C, suitable for outdoor visits. Rainfall is highest in June with 86 mm over about 13 days. Winters are cold, with January seeing highs of 4 °C and lows of -3 °C. Spring and early autumn, such as May or September, offer moderate temperatures between 23 °C and 12 °C to 13 °C.

Getting there

The nearest airport is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, located 62 km away. From the airport, travelers can reach the city by traveling 70 km from Belgrade.

Top sights in Novi Sad

  1. Petrovaradin FortressPetrovaradin Fortress
  2. Name of Mary ChurchName of Mary Church
  3. Novi Sad SynagogueNovi Sad Synagogue

Weather by month

The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is June, with about 86 mm of rain.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C461217232628282318115
Average low, °C-3-227121618181393-1
Rainfall, mm373043465786605450515047
Rainy days108881413898798

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Novi Sad (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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