Zagreb
Capital of Croatia
Zagreb is the capital of Croatia and has a population of 767,131. Visitors come to see sights such as Zagreb Cathedral, Grič Tunnel, and Mirogoj Cemetery.
What to see
The city features notable landmarks including Zagreb Cathedral, the underground Grič Tunnel, and Mirogoj Cemetery. Additional places of interest are Lotrščak Tower, Sabor Palace, Republic of Croatia Square, and several museums such as the Croatian Museum of Naïve Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Zagreb, the Museum of Illusions, and the Nikola Tesla Technical Museum.
When to go
Daily highs reach 27 °C in July and August, while lows drop to -3 °C in January and -2 °C in February and December. Monthly rainfall ranges from 48 mm in January to 107 mm in September, with rainy days varying from about 8 days per month in winter to 15 days in May.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport, located in Velika Gorica, 11 km away.
Top sights in Zagreb
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 3 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 48 | 51 | 63 | 65 | 85 | 104 | 85 | 98 | 107 | 88 | 83 | 71 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Zagreb (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Croatian Museum of Naïve Art
- Lotrščak Tower
- Museum of Contemporary Art, Zagreb
- Museum of Illusions
- Nikola Tesla Technical Museum
- Republic of Croatia Square
- Sabor Palace