Zagreb
Croatia
When is the best time to visit Zagreb?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine hours | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0 °C | -2.0 °C | 46 mm | 6.5 | 69 | 9.1 h |
| February | 7.8 °C | -1.2 °C | 45 mm | 6.2 | 103 | 10.4 h |
| March | 13.0 °C | 2.5 °C | 48 mm | 6.7 | 150 | 11.9 h |
| April | 18.0 °C | 6.6 °C | 61 mm | 8.3 | 190 | 13.5 h |
| May | 22.4 °C | 11.0 °C | 76 mm | 9.3 | 246 | 14.9 h |
| June | 26.2 °C | 14.7 °C | 91 mm | 9.6 | 266 | 15.7 h |
| July | 28.1 °C | 16.2 °C | 80 mm | 8.2 | 294 | 15.4 h |
| August | 28.1 °C | 16.0 °C | 86 mm | 7.0 | 274 | 14.1 h |
| September | 22.6 °C | 11.8 °C | 104 mm | 8.7 | 184 | 12.6 h |
| October | 17.0 °C | 7.5 °C | 88 mm | 8.0 | 131 | 11.0 h |
| November | 10.7 °C | 3.4 °C | 87 mm | 8.8 | 66 | 9.5 h |
| December | 5.3 °C | -1.1 °C | 62 mm | 7.8 | 53 | 8.7 h |
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Tours in Zagreb
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to wear in Zagreb
January in Zagreb: very cold, with highs of 5 °C and lows of -2 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
February in Zagreb: cold, with highs of 8 °C and lows of -1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
March in Zagreb: cold, with highs of 13 °C and lows of 3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Warm jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
April in Zagreb: cool, with highs of 18 °C and lows of 7 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Jacket Warm jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Sunglasses
May in Zagreb: mild, with highs of 22 °C and lows of 11 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Jacket Light windbreaker
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
June in Zagreb: warm, with highs of 26 °C and lows of 15 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Jacket Light windbreaker
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
July in Zagreb: warm, with highs of 28 °C and lows of 16 °C. Light clothes are enough.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Jacket Light windbreaker
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
August in Zagreb: warm, with highs of 28 °C and lows of 16 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Jacket Light windbreaker
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
September in Zagreb: mild, with highs of 23 °C and lows of 12 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Jacket Light windbreaker
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- It is one of the wettest months, with 104 mm. Bring something waterproof.
October in Zagreb: cool, with highs of 17 °C and lows of 8 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Jacket Light windbreaker
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Folding umbrella
November in Zagreb: cold, with highs of 11 °C and lows of 3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Folding umbrella
December in Zagreb: very cold, with highs of 5 °C and lows of -1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
Curious facts about Zagreb
- Its climate is very close to that of Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) all year round.
- The weather is pleasant for walking around from April to June and in October: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- The seasons are very marked: the average high goes from 5° in January to 28° in July.
- In 3 months of the year the average low drops below freezing.
- In June there are 15 h 42 min of daylight a day; in December, only 8 h 42 min.
Nearby destinations
Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
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October: 18° / 11°
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October: 23° / 15°
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Paris
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October: 17° / 10°
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London
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October: 16° / 10°
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Los Angeles
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October: 23° / 15°
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Berlin
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October: 14° / 7°
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Amsterdam
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October: 15° / 8°
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Istanbul
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October: 20° / 13°
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Chicago
United States
October: 18° / 8°
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Madrid
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October: 20° / 11°
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Sydney
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October: 24° / 15°
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October: 23° / 13°