If you are thinking of traveling to Zagreb in December, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +5°C, and there are only about 4 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Zagreb;
Average weather
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+5°C
Avg. max. temperature
-20°C
Min.
+20°C
Max.
50 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zagreb has uncomfortable weather in December.
Average temperature in Zagreb in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Zagreb for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +16°C during the day to a minimum of -4°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +8°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +14°C.
Is Zagreb warm or cold in December?
Zagreb is typically cool in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +10°C to +5°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +3°C to -1°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Zagreb, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Zagreb in December
Zagreb weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+10°C
+5°C
+4°C
Min. temperature
-14°C
-20°C
-23°C
Max. temperature
+23°C
+20°C
+19°C
Rainfall
72 mm
50 mm
29 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
85%
86%
83%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1019 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
5
4
5
Cloudy days
13
14
14
Rainy days
10
7
5
Snowy days
2
5
7
December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November.It’s getting colder in December. From +10°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +5°C.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 72 mm to 50 mm.Humidity rises from 85% to 86%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in November to 4 in December.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Zagreb in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Zagreb is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Zagreb based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 95 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 37 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December 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 December in Zagreb based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 11 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Zagreb.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Zagreb?
This is the weather in Zagreb in December 2023:
1 December
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+6°C
2 December
🌧️
+4°C
3 December
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+4°C
4 December
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0°C
5 December
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+1°C
6 December
🌨️
+3°C
7 December
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+7°C
8 December
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+1°C
9 December
🌫️
+1°C
10 December
🌫️
+5°C
11 December
🌫️
+9°C
12 December
🌫️
+9°C
13 December
🌫️
+8°C
14 December
🌧️
+10°C
15 December
🌫️
+9°C
16 December
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+7°C
17 December
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+7°C
18 December
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+10°C
19 December
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+9°C
20 December
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+6°C
21 December
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+7°C
22 December
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+10°C
23 December
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+9°C
24 December
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+8°C
25 December
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+15°C
26 December
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+16°C
27 December
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+11°C
28 December
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+14°C
29 December
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+15°C
30 December
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+13°C
31 December
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+14°C
In December 2023 Zagreb had 18 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Zagreb climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Zagreb in December 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 December:
Is December a good time to visit Zagreb?
There is never a bad time to go to Zagreb, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Zagreb and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Zagreb in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Zagreb rainy in December?
Zagreb is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Zagreb in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Zagreb in December, 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.