Zagreb weather in January (Croatia)

Will it be warm or cold in Zagreb this January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

January in Zagreb generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 6°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -2°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Zagreb in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 58 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Zagreb. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Zagreb, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 58 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 23%  

Where to go in Croatia in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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