Average Monthly Sunshine in Zagreb

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Zagreb receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Zagreb varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 280 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 51 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1905 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours.

Zagreb’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Zagreb enjoys an average of 1905 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

September, Zagreb’s wettest month, receives 82 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 6°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.