Zagreb weather in August (Croatia)

Is August a good time to explore Zagreb weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During August, Zagreb experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 29°C. At night, they generally drop to 17°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Zagreb in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 257 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Zagreb climate page with graphs.

 

Zagreb, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 257 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 63%  

Where to go in Croatia in August

Find out more about the weather in Croatia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Zagreb.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Croatia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Croatia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.