Monthly climate guide
Novi Sad weather in May
Expect warm weather in Novi Sad in May: afternoons reach about 23°C (73°F), while nights drop to around 11°C (53°F). Around 86 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than April and 5°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Temperatures are climbing — June is around 5°C warmer.
- Novi Sad is usually about 3°C warmer than Niš, 270 km away, in May.
- In Novi Sad, May is late spring.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Novi Sad — roughly 71% more rain than average.
It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
23°C
73°F
Avg low
11°C
53°F
Rainfall
86 mm
some rain
Humidity
68%
relative
Sky
62%
cloud · often cloudy
Novi Sad weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 40°F | -3°C / 27°F | 43 mm | 88% | 77% |
| February | 7°C / 45°F | -2°C / 29°F | 47 mm | 83% | 74% |
| March | 13°C / 56°F | 2°C / 36°F | 45 mm | 74% | 60% |
| April | 19°C / 67°F | 7°C / 44°F | 40 mm | 67% | 58% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 11°C / 53°F | 86 mm | 68% | 62% |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 16°C / 61°F | 74 mm | 62% | 53% |
| July | 31°C / 88°F | 18°C / 65°F | 57 mm | 53% | 44% |
| August | 32°C / 89°F | 19°C / 65°F | 41 mm | 51% | 37% |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 14°C / 57°F | 50 mm | 58% | 54% |
| October | 19°C / 67°F | 8°C / 47°F | 50 mm | 70% | 59% |
| November | 13°C / 55°F | 3°C / 38°F | 33 mm | 81% | 71% |
| December | 6°C / 43°F | -1°C / 30°F | 37 mm | 88% | 75% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Novi Sad?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Novi Sad →Other Serbia cities in May
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Novi Sad in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Novi Sad?
May is a reasonable time for Novi Sad: highs around 23°C and about 86 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Novi Sad in May?
Average highs are about 23°C (73°F) and average lows about 11°C (53°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Novi Sad in May?
Novi Sad typically gets around 86 mm of rain in May — some rain. It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Novi Sad (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.