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Zagreb in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Zagreb in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in Zagreb in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Zagreb in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +41°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 4 rainy days in the month and around 49 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Zagreb;

Average weather

☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
-4°F
Min.
+68°F
Max.
49 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zagreb has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Zagreb in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Zagreb for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +64°F during the day to a minimum of +23°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +45°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 57% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +41°F to +64°F.

Is Zagreb warm or cold in December?

Zagreb is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +50°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +37°F to +30°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Zagreb, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Zagreb in December

Zagreb weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+50°F+41°F+39°F
Min. temperature
+7°F-4°F-9°F
Max. temperature
+73°F+68°F+66°F
Rainfall
71 mm49 mm26 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
84%85%83%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1018 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
556
Cloudy days
182021
Rainy days
642
Snowy days
122

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +50°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +41°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 71 mm to 49 mm. Humidity rises from 84% to 85%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Zagreb in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Zagreb is gradually decreasing during December, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Zagreb based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 134 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 51 mm, which is considered heavy rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Zagreb wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 89 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 26 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Zagreb based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Zagreb.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Zagreb?

This is the weather in Zagreb in December 2023:
1 December
🌧️
+42°F
2 December
☁️
+40°F
3 December
🌧️
+40°F
4 December
🌧️
+41°F
5 December
🌫️
+43°F
6 December
🌧️
+48°F
7 December
🌧️
+42°F
8 December
🌫️
+42°F
9 December
🌧️
+45°F
10 December
🌧️
+45°F
11 December
🌧️
+39°F
12 December
☀️
+37°F
13 December
🌫️
+31°F
14 December
☁️
+34°F
15 December
🌫️
+39°F
16 December
🌧️
+42°F
17 December
🌧️
+38°F
18 December
☀️
+40°F
19 December
🌫️
+31°F
20 December
🌫️
+33°F
21 December
🌫️
+40°F
22 December
🌫️
+50°F
23 December
☀️
+58°F
24 December
☀️
+56°F
25 December
🌫️
+53°F
26 December
☀️
+62°F
27 December
☀️
+53°F
28 December
☀️
+51°F
29 December
☀️
+54°F
30 December
🌧️
+54°F
31 December
☀️
+64°F
In December 2023 Zagreb had 9 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +45°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +30°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Zagreb climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Zagreb in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1998 (+35°F) and the highest in 2015 (+53°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 192 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zagreb in December:

Is December a good time to visit Zagreb?

It’s always a good time to visit Zagreb, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Zagreb in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Zagreb rainy in December?

Zagreb is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Zagreb in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Zagreb in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Croatia

Check out the weather for other cities in Croatia.

Monthly weather in Zagreb

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Zagreb, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.