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Zagreb in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Zagreb in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Zagreb in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +39°F during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 2 rainy days in the month and around 26 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:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Zagreb;

Average weather

☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
-9°F
Min.
+66°F
Max.
26 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zagreb has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Zagreb in January

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

Going from a maximum of +63°F during the day to a minimum of +16°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +43°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 35% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +37°F.

Is Zagreb warm or cold in January?

Zagreb is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +41°F to +39°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +30°F to +27°F.

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

January is the coldest month in Zagreb, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Zagreb in January

Zagreb weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+41°F+39°F+45°F
Min. temperature
-4°F-9°F-9°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+66°F+72°F
Rainfall
49 mm26 mm34 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
85%83%77%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1019 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
568
Cloudy days
202114
Rainy days
423
Snowy days
223

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +41°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +39°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 49 mm to 26 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 5 to 6.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Zagreb is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Zagreb based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 52 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January 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 January in Zagreb based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 12 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Zagreb.

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

How was the weather last January in Zagreb?

This is the weather in Zagreb in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+54°F
2 January
🌫️
+53°F
3 January
☀️
+55°F
4 January
☁️
+57°F
5 January
☀️
+62°F
6 January
☀️
+39°F
7 January
☀️
+40°F
8 January
☀️
+35°F
9 January
☀️
+32°F
10 January
🌨️
+38°F
11 January
☀️
+39°F
12 January
☀️
+37°F
13 January
☀️
+38°F
14 January
☀️
+51°F
15 January
☀️
+48°F
16 January
☀️
+44°F
17 January
☀️
+45°F
18 January
☀️
+47°F
19 January
☀️
+44°F
20 January
☀️
+39°F
21 January
☀️
+40°F
22 January
☀️
+43°F
23 January
🌧️
+36°F
24 January
☀️
+34°F
25 January
☀️
+38°F
26 January
☁️
+39°F
27 January
☀️
+43°F
28 January
☀️
+48°F
29 January
☀️
+44°F
30 January
☀️
+55°F
31 January
☀️
+38°F
In January 2023 Zagreb had 25 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+30°F) and the highest in 2007 (+54°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zagreb in January:

Is January a good time to visit Zagreb?

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

Can you sunbathe in Zagreb in January?

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

Is Zagreb rainy in January?

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

Is it sunny in Zagreb in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Zagreb in January, 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.