Serbia Faces Heat up to 36 Degrees, Storms in Northwest Today
Tuesday brings mostly sunny and warm weather with highs up to 33 degrees, but the northwest sees showers, thunder and local hail today, as forecasters warn of a returning heat wave.
- Tuesday is mostly sunny and warm, with highs up to 33 degrees and around 31 in Belgrade.
- The northwest sees showers, thunder and local hail today, arriving from the direction of Hungary.
- Serbia's weather service forecasts a returning heat wave, with temperatures climbing to 36 degrees around July 18.
- Conditions turn unsettled again over the weekend, on July 16 and 17, with possible brief showers.
Serbia’s Republic Hydrometeorological Service has forecast mostly sunny and warm weather across most of the country for Tuesday, July 14, with daytime highs reaching up to 33 degrees. Belgrade is expected to see around 31 degrees. The morning was milder, with temperatures between 13 and 19 degrees and a weak to moderate northwesterly wind. The outlook matters to anyone travelling toward the coast these days or planning short summer trips, because conditions differ sharply from one region to another.
While most of the country stays under the sun today, the northwest of Serbia stands out as an unsettled area. Showers with thunder are expected there, and local hail is possible. This cloud band is arriving from the direction of Hungary and is an example of how pronounced local differences can be in the summer months, when sunny, warm weather in one part of the country sits alongside a brief spell of severe weather barely a hundred kilometres away.
What does the forecast of 36 degrees mean?
The weather service warns that the next seven days will bring a gradual rise in temperature, with values approaching 36 degrees. The heat wave is expected to return around July 18, when the heat could be more pronounced than in recent days. In meteorology, a heat wave refers to an extended period of above-average temperatures rather than a single hot day, which is why it is watched closely.
For travellers and anyone spending time outdoors, this trend means planning activities for the earlier morning and late afternoon hours, when heat stress is lower. Driving on the motorway during the hottest part of the day is more tiring, so it is advisable to stop more often, carry enough fluids and avoid prolonged sun exposure between midday and early afternoon.
A forecast remains an estimate based on current data and models, and local phenomena such as showers and hail are hard to predict precisely days in advance. For that reason, the specific values and exact areas of severe weather may shift from the current outlook.
What weather does the weekend bring?
According to the weather service, after a transitional period toward warmer conditions, the end of the week is expected to turn unsettled again. Conditions for brief showers are forecast for July 16 and 17, which means the alternation of sunny and unstable spells could continue. This variability is typical of midsummer, when warm air and humidity create the conditions for sudden but usually short-lived rainfall.
For those planning a trip south or toward the Adriatic, it is worth following daily forecast updates, because the situation changes from day to day. A sunny morning does not rule out an afternoon shower, especially in hilly and mountainous areas and in the northwest, where severe weather is already forecast for today. Keeping up with updated forecasts remains the safest way to avoid unpleasant surprises on the road.
How do you plan your summer travels when the same country swings between heat and showers?
