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Zagreb in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Zagreb in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Zagreb, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Zagreb in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Zagreb in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +17°C during the day and approximately 8 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 76 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
76 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zagreb has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Zagreb in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Zagreb for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +28°C during the day to a minimum of +2°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +22°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°C to +18°C.

Is Zagreb warm or cold in October?

Zagreb is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +22°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +12°C to +7°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Zagreb:

Climate in Zagreb in October

Zagreb weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+22°C+17°C+10°C
Min. temperature
+1°C-5°C-14°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+28°C+23°C
Rainfall
89 mm76 mm72 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
77%82%85%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1018 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
1185
Cloudy days
51113
Rainy days
111010
Snowy days
002

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +22°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +17°C. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 89 mm to 76 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in September to 8 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Zagreb in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 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 October, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Zagreb based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 82 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October 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.

How was the weather last October in Zagreb?

This is the weather in Zagreb in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+23°C
2 October
☀️
+25°C
3 October
☀️
+28°C
4 October
☀️
+21°C
5 October
☀️
+21°C
6 October
☀️
+22°C
7 October
☀️
+24°C
8 October
☀️
+28°C
9 October
☀️
+21°C
10 October
☀️
+22°C
11 October
☀️
+24°C
12 October
☀️
+26°C
13 October
☀️
+26°C
14 October
☀️
+27°C
15 October
🌧️
+17°C
16 October
☁️
+12°C
17 October
☀️
+13°C
18 October
☁️
+13°C
19 October
☁️
+21°C
20 October
☁️
+28°C
21 October
🌧️
+21°C
22 October
☀️
+22°C
23 October
☀️
+22°C
24 October
☀️
+21°C
25 October
☀️
+21°C
26 October
☀️
+21°C
27 October
🌧️
+19°C
28 October
☀️
+20°C
29 October
☀️
+21°C
30 October
☁️
+22°C
31 October
🌧️
+18°C
In October 2023 Zagreb had 22 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +22°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +12°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Zagreb climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Zagreb in October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Zagreb?

It’s always a good time to visit Zagreb, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Zagreb in October?

October 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 October?

Zagreb is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Zagreb in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Zagreb in October, 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.

Monthly weather in Zagreb

Source of the data

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.