Month guide · Zagreb · Croatia
Zagreb in January
What January is really like in Zagreb: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Sharon Hahn Darlin, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 4°C (39°F), lows of -3°C (27°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 9 hours of daylight. The coldest month, often grey and foggy with occasional snow; Advent ends in early January and the city goes quiet.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 4°C (39°F) / -3°C (27°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 9 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Zagreb: days average 4°C (39°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about -3°C (27°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with December (5°C (41°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs climb to around 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:33
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 16:37
- Daylight
- About 9 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, January rates 1 for crowds (the peak is December at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in December). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Zagreb, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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Historic site · Gornji Grad (Upper Town)
Grič Tunnel
A 350-metre tunnel dug under the Upper Town as a Second World War air-raid shelter now serves as a pedestrian shortcut between Mesnička Street and Radićeva Street, and it occasionally hosts exhibitions and events.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Trešnjevka
Technical Museum Nikola Tesla
Time your visit to catch one of the guided tours of the mine or the Tesla demonstrations.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
Gallery · Novi Zagreb
Museum of Contemporary Art
Croatia's largest modern museum building, opened in 2009 in Novi Zagreb, displays Croatian and international art from the 1950s onwards.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 4°C, lows near -3°C and 10 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 January a good time to visit Zagreb?
A quieter month with trade-offs. 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 January a good time to visit Zagreb?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The coldest month, often grey and foggy with occasional snow; Advent ends in early January and the city goes quiet.
+How warm is Zagreb in January?
Average highs are around 4°C (39°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Zagreb in January?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.