Zagreb weather in January

January in Zagreb: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Zagreb · #434 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 56/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Zagreb climate normals — January

Daytime high6°C / 42°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-1°C / 30°F
Feels like (high)3°C / 37°F
Rainfall61 mm / 2.4 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days9 days
Humidity83%💦 very humid
Dew point0°C / 32°F
Sunshine5.2 h/day
Daylight9.1 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Snowfall10.3 cm / 4.1 in
Air quality (US AQI)49🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Zagreb in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Zagreb?
January in Zagreb: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Zagreb on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
What is the weather like in Zagreb in January?
In January, Zagreb averages a daily high of 5.8°C and a low of -1.1°C, with about 60.7 mm of rain over roughly 8.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Zagreb in January?
Zagreb has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in January.
Does it snow in Zagreb in January?
Zagreb sees roughly 10.3 cm of snowfall in January.

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