Climate in Zagreb — Annual Weather Overview
Zagreb has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. The hottest month is July (average high 28.0°C) and the coolest is January (6.1°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 21.9°C swing between July highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 904mm. May is the wettest month at 104.1mm, while February averages just 41.1mm. Average daily sunshine is 8.8 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 16.0°C, 215mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 27.1°C, 254mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 16.8°C, 244mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 7.5°C, 191mm rain.
Zagreb — Monthly Temperatures
Zagreb — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Zagreb stays reasonable all year.
Zagreb weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.1°C | -1.2°C | 65.2mm | 5.6h | 10 | 10/10 |
| February | 10.0°C | 0.3°C | 41.1mm | 7.7h | 6 | 10/10 |
| March | 12.2°C | 1.5°C | 43.3mm | 9.1h | 7 | 10/10 |
| April | 15.4°C | 4.9°C | 67.8mm | 9.8h | 9 | 10/10 |
| May | 20.4°C | 10.7°C | 104.1mm | 10.2h | 14 | 9/10 |
| June | 26.2°C | 15.8°C | 70.0mm | 12.5h | 8 | 10/10 |
| July | 28.0°C | 17.6°C | 94.0mm | 12.7h | 8 | 10/10 |
| August | 27.1°C | 17.2°C | 90.0mm | 11.4h | 11 | 10/10 |
| September | 23.0°C | 13.1°C | 80.4mm | 10.0h | 7 | 10/10 |
| October | 17.5°C | 8.8°C | 82.6mm | 7.9h | 8 | 10/10 |
| November | 10.0°C | 3.7°C | 81.1mm | 4.9h | 9 | 10/10 |
| December | 6.5°C | 0.6°C | 84.9mm | 4.3h | 12 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Zagreb have?
Zagreb has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. Average highs range from 6.1°C in January to 28.0°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Zagreb?
July is the hottest month in Zagreb, with average highs of 28.0°C and lows of 17.6°C.
What is the coldest month in Zagreb?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 6.1°C and lows of -1.2°C.
What is the wettest month in Zagreb?
May is the wettest month, averaging 104.1mm of rainfall over around 14 rainy days.
How much rain does Zagreb get per year?
Zagreb receives around 904mm of rain per year. The driest month is February (41.1mm).
When is the best time to visit Zagreb?
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.