Zagreb Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Zagreb has an oceanic climate. Summers are hot and dry, winters are cold and it can even snow. The average maximum winter temperature is around 4°C. In summer it's around 26°C. Starting the end of May the temperatures starts rising. Rain is seen throughout the year with autumn as the wettest season.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Zagreb. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 6°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -2°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Zagreb has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 951 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Zagreb experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 102 mm in September, the wettest month, and 53 mm in January, the driest month.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Zagreb can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Zagreb.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 84%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s and 4 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in August and September and highest during March and April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Zagreb in Croatia
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 102 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 280 hours of sunshine.
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