Zagreb · WinterMonth summary
Zagreb weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-2°C – 5°C
🌧 Rainy days
32% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Zagreb in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Zagreb in January: 32% rain, 6.8h of sunshine. Better to wait for July.
By trip type
Zagreb in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Tourist low season — museums and monuments without queues Winter in Zagreb is cool (5°C during the day). Days are short (6.8h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | -2°C | 5°C | 32% | 2.0 | 6.8h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 0°C | 9°C | 28% | 2.1 | 8.1h | 4.8/10 |
| ⛅ March | 3°C | 13°C | 31% | 2.0 | 10.1h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 17°C | 31% | 2.2 | 11.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 11°C | 21°C | 49% | 3.6 | 12.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 16°C | 26°C | 34% | 2.6 | 13.9h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 18°C | 28°C | 29% | 2.6 | 13.9h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 18°C | 28°C | 29% | 2.4 | 12.8h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 14°C | 23°C | 33% | 3.2 | 11.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 9°C | 18°C | 27% | 2.4 | 9.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 4°C | 10°C | 33% | 3.1 | 6.0h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 0°C | 6°C | 31% | 2.2 | 5.6h | 4.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Zagreb averages 5°C, 32% rainy days and 6.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +23°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +7.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Zagreb in January
Is January a good time to visit Zagreb?
January is not recommended for Zagreb (score 4.0/10). With 32% rainy days and 6.8h of sunshine, consider July (8.9/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Zagreb in January?
It's cool with 5°C daytime and -2°C at night. 6.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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