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Zagreb Weather in August

Zagreb in August

The short of it: Zagreb in August averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 14 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 17° · rain 92 mm · daylight 14 h 7 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & May

August in Zagreb brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 17°, with about 92 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Zagreb, with afternoons near 28°. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 7 min in mid-August, 76 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and May.

Against its neighbours, Zagreb runs about middling and wetter than most in August. Centar, 0 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

August in Zagreb, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 13 mm more rain
Versus September
6° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 7 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CentarZagreb0 km SSW28°17°92 mm
Novi ZagrebZagreb3 km S28°17°90 mm
JankomirZagreb7 km WSW28°17°94 mm
SesveteZagreb11 km E28°16°88 mm
Velika GoricaZagreb County14 km SE28°15°87 mm
ZaprešićZagreb County14 km WNW28°16°95 mm
StrmecZagreb County15 km W28°16°96 mm
SamoborZagreb County20 km W28°15°98 mm
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The Almanac · Zagreb Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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The height of summer in Zagreb, with afternoons near 28°. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Zagreb by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-1°49 mm6 km/h9 h 2 min✦✦
February8°0°49 mm7 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦
March13°3°53 mm9 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
April18°7°56 mm8 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
May23°12°83 mm8 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦
June26°15°88 mm7 km/h15 h 42 min✦✦✦
July28°17°79 mm7 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
August28°17°92 mm6 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦
September22°12°110 mm6 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October17°8°89 mm6 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦
November10°4°81 mm6 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦
December5°0°63 mm6 km/h8 h 41 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zagreb in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Zagreb in August?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Zagreb, with afternoons near 28°. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Zagreb?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and May.

How long are the days in Zagreb in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 7 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 41 min in December to 15 h 42 min in June.

Does it snow in Zagreb in August?

Hardly — August nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Zagreb in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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