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Zagreb in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Zagreb in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Zagreb in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +54°F and approximately 11 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 5 rainy days and 51 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+54°F
Avg. max. temperature
+3°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
51 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zagreb has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Zagreb in March

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

Going from a maximum of +75°F during the day to a minimum of +14°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +55°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +50°F.

Is Zagreb warm or cold in March?

Zagreb is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +54°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +30°F to +36°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Zagreb:

Climate in Zagreb in March

Zagreb weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+45°F+54°F+63°F
Min. temperature
-9°F+3°F+23°F
Max. temperature
+72°F+79°F+84°F
Rainfall
34 mm51 mm67 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
77%69%67%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1015 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
81111
Cloudy days
141412
Rainy days
357
Snowy days
310

March often has better weather than February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +45°F to +54°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 34 mm to 51 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 69%. Winds are stronger in comparison to February, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 8 to 11.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 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 March, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Zagreb based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 21 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. Zagreb is amazing in March with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how March 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 March in Zagreb based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.

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

How was the weather last March in Zagreb?

This is the weather in Zagreb in March 2023:
1 March
☀️
+43°F
2 March
☀️
+51°F
3 March
☀️
+53°F
4 March
☀️
+48°F
5 March
☀️
+44°F
6 March
☀️
+43°F
7 March
☀️
+40°F
8 March
☀️
+46°F
9 March
☀️
+52°F
10 March
☀️
+49°F
11 March
☀️
+43°F
12 March
☀️
+46°F
13 March
☀️
+56°F
14 March
☀️
+60°F
15 March
☀️
+57°F
16 March
☀️
+62°F
17 March
☀️
+57°F
18 March
☀️
+53°F
19 March
☀️
+54°F
20 March
☀️
+51°F
21 March
☀️
+54°F
22 March
☀️
+62°F
23 March
☀️
+69°F
24 March
☀️
+73°F
25 March
☀️
+69°F
26 March
☀️
+71°F
27 March
☀️
+71°F
28 March
☀️
+74°F
29 March
☀️
+71°F
30 March
🌧️
+60°F
31 March
🌧️
+51°F
In March 2023 Zagreb had 29 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 51%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 13%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 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 March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+45°F) and the highest in 2012 (+64°F). The driest year was 2012 with only 5 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2008 with 118 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zagreb in March:

Is March a good time to visit Zagreb?

March is a really good time to go to Zagreb. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Zagreb.

Can you sunbathe in Zagreb in March?

March has mild temperatures in Zagreb. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Zagreb rainy in March?

Zagreb is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Zagreb in March?

The amount of sunny days in Zagreb during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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.