Month guide · Zagreb · Croatia
Zagreb in July
What July is really like in Zagreb: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Roberta F., CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 15.4 hours of daylight. Hot and quieter, as many residents head to the coast; summer stages on the Upper Town keep evenings lively.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 15.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the 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 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with June (26°C (79°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:21
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:43
- Daylight
- About 15.4 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, July 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 July
- Summer on Strossmayer Promenade — open-air music and bar (usually summer)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Street · Kaptol and Tkalčićeva
Tkalčićeva Street
Walk its full length and take one of the side lanes up to the Stone Gate.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- After dark
- Photo spot
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Historic site · Kaptol and Tkalčićeva
Mirogoj Cemetery
Designed by Hermann Bollé, Mirogoj is a park cemetery with long ivy-covered arcades, cupolas and fine sculpture, where Catholics, Orthodox, Jews, Muslims and others are buried side by side.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
Park · Donji Grad (Lower Town)
Green Horseshoe (Lenuci Horseshoe)
Walk from Zrinjevac past the yellow Art Pavilion to the Botanical Garden, then cut across to the National Theatre.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Architecture
- Kids
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
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 16°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July 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 July a good time to visit Zagreb?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and quieter, as many residents head to the coast; summer stages on the Upper Town keep evenings lively.
+How warm is Zagreb in July?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Zagreb in July?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.