Zagreb weather in January
Zagreb in January averages 3°C (37°F), 47 mm of rain and 2.4 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Zagreb, January is the coldest and the driest.
- Average temp
- 3°C (37°F)
0–5°C · 32–42°F
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 2.4 h
hours per day
What is Zagreb like in January?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Zagreb in January?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 0°C (32°F).
January compared with December and February
January in Zagreb is 0.5°C cooler than December and 16 mm drier than it, which averages 3°C (38°F).
January in Zagreb is 1.8°C cooler than February and about as wet as it, which averages 5°C (40°F).
Daylight in Zagreb in January
On 15 January the sun is up for 9 hours 3 minutes in Zagreb, rising about 07:33 and setting about 16:37 local time.
January ends 56 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 6 hours 40 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Zagreb
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Zagreb
What to read before you book.
Zagreb weather by month
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How January compares with the rest of the year
January is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 37°F | 47 mm |
| February | 5°C / 40°F | 48 mm |
| March | 9°C / 48°F | 49 mm |
| April | 14°C / 56°F | 63 mm |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 76 mm |
| June | 22°C / 71°F | 90 mm |
| July | 23°C / 74°F | 87 mm |
| August | 23°C / 73°F | 85 mm |
| September | 18°C / 64°F | 104 mm |
| October | 13°C / 55°F | 91 mm |
| November | 8°C / 46°F | 88 mm |
| December | 3°C / 38°F | 63 mm |
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FAQs about Zagreb in January
January climate averages for Zagreb, 1991–2020.
Zagreb averages 3°C (37°F) in January, ranging from about 0°C (32°F) at night to 5°C (42°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. January sees only about 47 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. January averages 3°C (37°F) against 5°C (40°F) in February — 1.8°C cooler.
January is 0.5°C cooler than December, and 16 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; January sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 2.4 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what January is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 3 minutes of daylight in mid-January, against 15 hours 43 minutes in June and 8 hours 41 minutes in December.
On 15 January, sunrise is about 07:33 and sunset about 16:37 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 56 minutes longer than it starts.
