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Novi Sad

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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  • Mass protests against government corruption sparked by infrastructure failures.

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Novi Sad month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Novi Sad are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 21–27°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low -1°C), and May the wettest (about 73 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January5.1-1.5485.0
February9.31.2426.8
March12.73.6538.2
April17.67.75010.1
May21.412.17311.3
June26.617.37212.7
July28.418.75513.1
August28.718.83912.1
September23.814.5469.9
October18.09.5388.1
November11.44.7585.5
December6.71.0564.6

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People and places shaping Novi Sad

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Past and future events in Novi Sad

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Founding of Novi Sad

    Serb merchants formed a colony across the Danube from the Petrovaradin Fortress in 1694.

  2. Novi Sad Raid

    Hungarian police killed 1,246 citizens in Novi Sad between 21 and 23 January 1942.

  3. Railway station canopy collapse

    The canopy of the main railway station in Novi Sad collapsed on 1 November 2024, killing sixteen people.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Vuk Stefanović Karadžić

    Reformer of the Serbian language who noted Novi Sad as the largest Serb municipality in the world.

  • Mika Antić

    Poet who lived or worked in Novi Sad.

  • Đura Jakšić

    Serbian poet and novelist associated with Novi Sad.

  • Jovan Jovanović Zmaj

    Serbian poet who lived and worked in Novi Sad.

Historical figures

  • Maria Theresa

    Holy Roman Empress who proclaimed the edict making Novi Sad a 'free royal city' in 1748.

  • Pál Kiss

    Hungarian garrison general who led the bombardment and devastation of Novi Sad in 1849.

  • Marija Trandafil

    Funded the rebuilding of churches and parts of Novi Sad following the 1849 destruction.

Local business and employers

  • University of Novi Sad

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Novi Sad. University in Serbia.

  • Matica srpska

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Novi Sad. Cultural institution.

  • NIS

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Novi Sad. Serbian petroleum company.

  • Vojvođanska banka

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Novi Sad. Defunct Serbian banking and financial services company.

  • Srbijagas

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Novi Sad. Serbian energy company.

Newspapers and local media

  • Iskra

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Novi Sad.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Novi Sad, in brief

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02 · History

How Novi Sad took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Novi Sad

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Novi Sad

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Novi Sad

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Novi Sad

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Novi Sad

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08 · Questions

Questions about Novi Sad

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Frequently Asked Questions about Novi Sad

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Novi Sad located and what are its coordinates?

Novi Sad is situated in Serbia at geographic coordinates 45.2517, 19.8369 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Novi Sad?

Novi Sad has a recorded population of approximately 215,400 and observes the Europe/Belgrade time zone (RSD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Novi Sad?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Novi Sad include sr, hu, bs, rom, and the circulating currency is RSD.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Novi Sad?

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