Planning a trip to Zagreb in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +17°C and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 14 rainy days and 68 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
April is usually the driest month of the year in Zagreb
Average weather
☀️
+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
68 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zagreb has good weather in April.
Average temperature in Zagreb in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Zagreb for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +23°C during the day to a minimum of -2°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +15°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +20°C.
Is Zagreb warm or cold in April?
Zagreb is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +12°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +2°C to +6°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Zagreb:
Climate in Zagreb in April
Zagreb weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+12°C
+17°C
+21°C
Min. temperature
-16°C
-5°C
+2°C
Max. temperature
+26°C
+29°C
+33°C
Rainfall
51 mm
68 mm
87 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
69%
67%
69%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
9
9
8
Cloudy days
8
5
4
Rainy days
10
14
14
Snowy days
3
1
0
April weather is still as good as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +12°C to +17°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 51 mm to 68 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 69% to 67%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 9 sunny days during the month.
May brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Zagreb in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Zagreb is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Zagreb based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 43% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 129 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 36 mm, which is moderate rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Zagreb wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 37% chance of precipitation and 89 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during April in Zagreb based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in April, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last April in Zagreb?
This is the weather in Zagreb in April 2023:
1 April
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+18°C
2 April
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+18°C
3 April
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+9°C
4 April
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+7°C
5 April
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+9°C
6 April
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+13°C
7 April
☀️
+15°C
8 April
☀️
+12°C
9 April
☀️
+10°C
10 April
☀️
+15°C
11 April
☀️
+17°C
12 April
☀️
+18°C
13 April
🌧️
+11°C
14 April
🌧️
+11°C
15 April
🌧️
+14°C
16 April
🌧️
+11°C
17 April
🌧️
+15°C
18 April
🌧️
+13°C
19 April
☀️
+17°C
20 April
☀️
+18°C
21 April
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+19°C
22 April
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+22°C
23 April
☀️
+23°C
24 April
🌧️
+15°C
25 April
🌧️
+18°C
26 April
☀️
+16°C
27 April
☀️
+18°C
28 April
☀️
+19°C
29 April
☀️
+23°C
30 April
☀️
+20°C
In April 2023 Zagreb had 21 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +15°C, with an absolute maximum of +23°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Zagreb climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Zagreb in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+14°C) and the highest in 2022 (+18°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 471 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1707 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zagreb in April:
Is April a good time to visit Zagreb?
April 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 April?
April 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 April?
Zagreb is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Zagreb in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Zagreb in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Croatia
Check out the weather for other cities in Croatia.
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, 2023.
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.