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Zagreb in April
What April is really like in Zagreb: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Myriam Thyes, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. Spring blossom in the parks and pleasant sightseeing weather, with frequent showers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Zagreb: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with March (12°C (54°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:10
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:42
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
Spring (March–May). Light festivals, blossom in the Green Horseshoe and terraces reopening, with mild temperatures and frequent showers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is December at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in December). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Easter (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Maksimir
Maksimir Park and Zagreb Zoo
Opened in 1794, Maksimir is a large English-style landscape park of oak woods, meadows, five lakes and pavilions.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Nature · Trešnjevka
Lake Jarun
Rent a bike and ride the loop around the lake; the full circuit is about 6 km.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
Nature · Medvednica
Medvednica and Sljeme cable car
The forested mountain on the city's northern edge rises to Sljeme at about 1,030 metres, with hiking trails, mountain huts serving bean stew and the restored medieval fortress of Medvedgrad.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Views
- Active
- Nature
- Kids
Museum · Gornji Grad (Upper Town)
Museum of Broken Relationships
Allow time to read the stories; it is small but takes longer than you expect.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Rainy day
- Couples
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 6°C and 12 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Zagreb?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June, September–October and December are better overall. Compare every month.
Zagreb in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Zagreb?
It is a shoulder-season month. Spring blossom in the parks and pleasant sightseeing weather, with frequent showers.
+How warm is Zagreb in April?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Zagreb in April?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.