CroatiaThe climate of Zagreb
The current climate in Zagreb features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 8°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Zagreb, Croatia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Zagreb in recent years was 38°C in July 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -8°C in February 2018.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Zagreb gets 1342 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 63 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Zagreb?
The best time to visit Zagreb for sunny weather is April through August. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Zagreb. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Zagreb
The climate table of Zagreb shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 133 | 108 | 78 | 74 | 112 | 88 | 91 | 86 | 188 | 153 | 147 | 84 |
| Snow (cm) | 30 | 16 | 6,8 | 0,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,0 | 6,7 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Zagreb, Croatia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Zagreb
Yearly Temperature in Zagreb
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Zagreb, Croatia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Zagreb
Total Yearly Precipitation in Zagreb
Average Snowfall per Month in Zagreb
Total Yearly Snowfall in Zagreb
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Zagreb, Croatia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Zagreb
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Average weather in Zagreb by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Zagreb. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.