RHMZ: 36 Degrees Today, Rain and Cooldown From Friday

Will you still be melting in the sun today? Short answer, yes, but Serbia’s weather service says a change is coming as soon as tomorrow.

According to this morning’s forecast from the Republic Hydrometeorological Service (RHMZ), today, Thursday, August 27, Serbia will see mostly sunny and hot weather, with temperatures ranging from 14 to 36 degrees Celsius. Winds will be weak and variable, while a moderate northwesterly wind is expected in mountain areas and eastern Serbia. In Belgrade, the high is expected to reach around 34 degrees.

What RHMZ Says About Late August, and Where the Sources Disagree

RHMZ’s official outlook for late August and early September says maximum temperatures will mostly stay between 30 and 35 degrees, with a note that the last three days of August could climb above 35. That matches what we reported last week, when we noted that Friday and Saturday would bring temperatures above 35 degrees.

But RHMZ deputy director Goran Mihajlovic has since given Kurir a different picture. According to him, temperatures start dropping as early as Friday, August 28, when rain is also expected. The two sources disagree, in other words, on those last three days of August. The official forecast points to a continuation of heat above 35 degrees, while Mihajlovic points to falling temperatures and rain starting Friday. Which scenario plays out won’t be clear until Friday actually arrives, so plan your weekend with a backup in mind.

What’s Next in September

For early September, when the school year begins, Mihajlovic forecasts more pleasant weather, with highs between 26 and 31 degrees.

Asked whether an Indian summer follows after that, he answered cautiously.

“It’s still too early to say, given that Indian summer is tied to the first half of October… As a rule, we have five to seven dry, pleasant, warm days in that first half of October, and that’s the characteristic of our region,”

Mihajlovic said, adding that it’s not yet time for a specific forecast for that period.

Why the Wildfire Warning Is Still in Effect

Alongside the high temperatures, RHMZ continues to warn of an increased risk of wildfires starting and spreading outdoors. The reason is a combination of a rainfall deficit and occasionally strong winds, which is drying out vegetation. Mihajlovic confirmed as much.

“The warning about the occurrence and outbreak of forest fires is certainly also in effect right now,”

he said. This applies especially to hikers and weekend-house owners near forested terrain, where caution with open flames and grills remains mandatory until the forecast rain actually falls.

What This Forecast Means For You

• If you’re planning to be outdoors today, temperatures reach up to 36 degrees, so drink enough fluids and avoid direct sun between noon and 5 p.m.
• If you’ve got a trip planned for Friday or Saturday, the sources disagree on those days, so it’s smarter to check the daily forecast rather than rely on last week’s outlook.
• If your child starts school in early September, RHMZ forecasts more pleasant mornings and highs up to 31 degrees, without extreme heat.
• If you live near a forest or are heading to the mountains, the wildfire warning is still active, so avoid open flames until the rain arrives.

For now, only one thing is clear: summer isn’t over yet, but RHMZ is signaling that the worst of the heat is nearing its end. Whether Friday brings rain or another scorching day will be known in less than 24 hours.