Climate Insights for Zagreb

City of Zagreb, Croatia

Hottest
July
29°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
January
-2°C low29°F low
Wettest
May
112 mm rain4.4 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Zagreb is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 935 mm of precipitation falls per year. Zagreb receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zagreb is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Zagreb is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 36.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Zagreb receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zagreb is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 29°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 2°Min: -2°FebMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 1°MarMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 3°AprMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°MayMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°JunMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°JulMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 18°AugMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 17°SepMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°OctMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 8°NovMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 4°DecMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 0°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 43°FAverage: 35°FMin: 29°FFebMax: 50°FAverage: 41°FMin: 33°FMarMax: 57°FAverage: 47°FMin: 37°FAprMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FMayMax: 71°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 61°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 74°FMin: 64°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 73°FMin: 63°FSepMax: 75°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FOctMax: 65°FAverage: 55°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 51°FAverage: 45°FMin: 39°FDecMax: 44°FAverage: 37°FMin: 32°F
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Temperatures in Zagreb vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Zagreb vary considerably across the year, with a 56°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 35°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 16mmFebPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 14mmMarPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 4mmAprPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 9mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 6inFebPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 5inMarPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 4in
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Zagreb is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 935 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 112 mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 62 mm. That's 50 mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 48cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 16cm.Zagreb is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 4.4 in of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2.4 in. That's 2 in less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 19in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Zagreb is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Zagreb is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan2°35°F
Feb5°41°F
Mar8°47°F
Apr12°54°F
May16°62°F
Jun22°72°F
Jul24°74°F
Aug23°73°F
Sep18°64°F
Oct13°55°F
Nov7°45°F
Dec3°37°F

The best time to visit Zagreb is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 82 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Zagreb is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 29°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zagreb based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zagreb based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-2 °C29 °F
6 °C43 °F
7 km/h5 mph
62 mm2.4 in
16 cm6 in
Feb
1 °C33 °F
10 °C50 °F
8 km/h5 mph
62 mm2.4 in
14 cm5 in
Mar
3 °C37 °F
14 °C57 °F
9 km/h5 mph
63 mm2.5 in
4 cm2 in
Apr
7 °C44 °F
18 °C65 °F
9 km/h5 mph
66 mm2.6 in
1 cm0 in
May
11 °C52 °F
22 °C71 °F
8 km/h5 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C61 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h4 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C64 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C63 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C55 °F
24 °C75 °F
7 km/h4 mph
90 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C47 °F
18 °C65 °F
7 km/h4 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C39 °F
11 °C51 °F
7 km/h4 mph
94 mm3.7 in
4 cm2 in
Dec
0 °C32 °F
6 °C44 °F
7 km/h4 mph
71 mm2.8 in
9 cm4 in