Month guide · Zagreb · Croatia
Zagreb in June
What June is really like in Zagreb: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Hrvoje Bađinec, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Zagreb. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 15.7 hours of daylight. Long warm evenings and open-air events, including street festivals in the centre and music at Lake Jarun.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 15.7 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Zagreb: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with May (22°C (72°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:05
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:48
- Daylight
- About 15.7 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, June 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 June
- Animafest — world festival of animated film (usually June)
- INmusic festival at Lake Jarun (usually late June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Experience · Gornji Grad (Upper Town)
Zagreb Funicular and Lotrščak Tower
The funicular, in service since 1890, climbs about 66 metres of track from Tomićeva Street off Ilica to the Upper Town, making it one of the shortest public funiculars in the world.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
- Iconic
Religious site · Gornji Grad (Upper Town)
Stone Gate
Pass through quietly and in the evening, when candlelight fills the passage.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 14°C and 12 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Zagreb?
One of the best months to visit Zagreb, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May, September–October and December. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Zagreb?
It is one of the best months to visit Zagreb. Long warm evenings and open-air events, including street festivals in the centre and music at Lake Jarun.
+How warm is Zagreb in June?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Zagreb in June?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.