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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Zagreb, Croatia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Zagreb weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Zagreb are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Zagreb January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 108mm 2.3hrs 10.2hrs

January is a damp month in Zagreb and the temperature is generally cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zagreb for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Zagreb and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Zagreb with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Zagreb February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 70mm 3.6hrs 11.4hrs

February in Zagreb is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zagreb for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Zagreb and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Zagreb with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Zagreb weather in February »

March

Zagreb March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 104mm 4.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Zagreb is characteristically cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zagreb for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Zagreb and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Zagreb with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Zagreb April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 84mm 6.3hrs 14.5hrs

Zagreb's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Zagreb.

April is in the spring in Zagreb and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Zagreb with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Zagreb weather in April »

May

Zagreb May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 94mm 7.6hrs 16hrs

May is a a little damp month in Zagreb and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zagreb, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Zagreb and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Zagreb with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Zagreb weather in May »

June

Zagreb June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 98mm 8.4hrs 10.2hrs

Zagreb's weather in June is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zagreb, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Zagreb and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Zagreb with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Zagreb weather in June »

July

Zagreb July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 90mm 9.7hrs 11.4hrs

July in Zagreb is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zagreb, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Zagreb and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Zagreb with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Zagreb weather in July »

August

Zagreb August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 97mm 8.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Zagreb is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zagreb, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Zagreb and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Zagreb with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Zagreb weather in August »

September

Zagreb September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 96mm 7hrs 14.5hrs

Zagreb's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zagreb, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Zagreb and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Zagreb with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Zagreb weather in September »

October

Zagreb October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 90mm 4.9hrs 16hrs

October is a a little damp month in Zagreb and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Zagreb.

October is in the fall / autumn in Zagreb and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Zagreb with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Zagreb weather in October »

November

Zagreb November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 114mm 2.6hrs 10.2hrs

The climate in Zagreb during November can be summarized as cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zagreb for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Zagreb and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Zagreb with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Zagreb weather in November »

December

Zagreb December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 110mm 2.1hrs 11.4hrs

December in Zagreb is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zagreb for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Zagreb and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Zagreb with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Zagreb weather stats

Zagreb weather statistics
Hottest month: July 26.1°C 79°F
Driest month: February 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: July 9.7hrs
Coldest month: January 2.5°C 36.5°F
Wettest month: November 114mm 4.5ins
Warmest sea: August 25°C 77°F
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