Month guide · Zagreb · Croatia
Zagreb in February
What February 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
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 7°C (45°F), lows of -2°C (28°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.3 hours of daylight. Cold and quiet, with low hotel prices and carnival celebrations in some neighbourhoods and nearby towns.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 7°C (45°F) / -2°C (28°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Zagreb: days average 7°C (45°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about -2°C (28°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 28 days. Compared with January (4°C (39°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:59
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:22
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold with occasional snow; December is lively with Advent markets, while January and February are the quietest and lowest-priced months.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is December at 4) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in December). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Samobor Carnival (usually February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · Donji Grad (Lower Town)
Ban Jelačić Square
Zagreb's main square, named after the 19th-century governor Josip Jelačić whose equestrian statue stands in the middle, is lined with Secessionist and neoclassical buildings.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Architecture
Market · Kaptol and Tkalčićeva
Dolac Market
Go in the morning, ideally on a Saturday, and try fresh cheese and cream with a slice of bread from a market bakery.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Shopping
Religious site · Kaptol and Tkalčićeva
Zagreb Cathedral
The neo-Gothic Cathedral of the Assumption, rebuilt by Hermann Bollé after an earthquake in 1880, dominates the Kaptol skyline.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Iconic
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Religious site · Gornji Grad (Upper Town)
St Mark's Church
Photograph the roof from the corner of the square opposite the parliament, where you can see both crests.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 7°C, lows near -2°C and 9 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Zagreb?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 February a good time to visit Zagreb?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold and quiet, with low hotel prices and carnival celebrations in some neighbourhoods and nearby towns.
+How warm is Zagreb in February?
Average highs are around 7°C (45°F) and lows around -2°C (28°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Zagreb in February?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.