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What’s the climate like in 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.

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.

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.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Croatia? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Dubrovnik, Istria, Split, or explore other destinations in Croatia.

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.

  • Average yearly temperature: 19°C
  • Highest temperature: 29°C in July
  • Lowest temperature: 8°C in January and December
  • Precipitation*: 1342 mm per year, averaging 112 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 63 cm per year
  • Driest months: 74 mm in April, 78 mm in March and 84 mm in December
  • Wettest months: 188 mm in September, 153 mm in October and 147 mm in November

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

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Average Temperature per Month in Zagreb

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Zagreb, Croatia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Zagreb, Croatia,

Average Precipitation per Month in Zagreb

This graph shows how much rainfall Zagreb, Croatia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Zagreb, Croatia,

Average Snowfall per Month in Zagreb

This graph shows how much snow Zagreb, Croatia, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Zagreb, Croatia,

Average UV Index per Month in Zagreb

This graph 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.

UV Index per Month in Zagreb, Croatia,

Yearly Temperature in Zagreb

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Zagreb, Croatia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Zagreb, Croatia,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Zagreb

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Zagreb, Croatia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Zagreb, Croatia,

Total Yearly Snowfall in Zagreb

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Zagreb, Croatia, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Zagreb, Croatia,

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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.

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