Zagreb weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Zagreb: highs of 3°C (37°F) and about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average -4°C (25°F) and cloud cover 76% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and drier; February brings highs of 5°C (41°F) and 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Zagreb, the largest city in Zagreb. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Zagreb?
least pleasant month Weather score 36/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Zagreb. For better conditions, consider Apr–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Zagreb in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 52 mm (2.0 in) falls in an average January. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Zagreb in January?
Days average 3°C (37°F) and nights -4°C (25°F).
Zagreb weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C (37°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| February | 5°C (41°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 60 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| March | 11°C (51°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 59 mm | 68% | fair |
| April | 17°C (62°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 62 mm | 66% | best |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 92 mm | 66% | best |
| June | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 86 mm | 59% | best |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm | 50% | best |
| August | 29°C (83°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 83 mm | 49% | best |
| September | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm | 61% | best |
| October | 16°C (61°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 83 mm | 67% | fair |
| November | 9°C (49°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 80 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| December | 4°C (38°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 63 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Zagreb in January
Weather can differ a lot within Zagreb: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.