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Zagreb in August
What August is really like in Zagreb: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. The quietest month in the city, with many locals on holiday; some restaurants close for a week or two.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Zagreb: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with July (28°C (82°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:56
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:05
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm to hot, with festivals at Lake Jarun and open-air bars in the Upper Town; quieter in August as residents go to the coast.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is December at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in December). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Zagreb, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Donji Grad (Lower Town)
Museum of Illusions
The original Museum of Illusions, opened on Ilica in 2015 before the concept spread worldwide, is a small, hands-on collection of optical illusions, tilted rooms and puzzles.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Viewpoint · Gornji Grad (Upper Town)
Strossmayer Promenade
Come at sunset with a drink from the summer bar, or in December when it becomes one of the most atmospheric Advent locations.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
Park · Donji Grad (Lower Town)
Green Horseshoe (Lenuci Horseshoe)
Planned by Milan Lenuci in the late 19th century, a U-shaped chain of seven squares and parks links Zrinjevac, Strossmayer Square, the Art Pavilion, the Croatian National Theatre and the Botanical Garden.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Architecture
- Kids
Park · Maksimir
Maksimir Park and Zagreb Zoo
Take trams 11 or 12 from Ban Jelačić Square, which stop by the main park entrance.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 15°C and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Zagreb?
A good-value shoulder-season month. 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 August a good time to visit Zagreb?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. The quietest month in the city, with many locals on holiday; some restaurants close for a week or two.
+How warm is Zagreb in August?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Zagreb in August?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.