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Zagreb in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Zagreb. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Autumn colour in Maksimir and on Medvednica, and chestnut sellers on the streets.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Zagreb: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with September (23°C (73°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:12
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:11
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
Autumn (September–November). Settled September weather, autumn colour in October and the start of Advent in late November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is December at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in December). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Zagreb, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Viewpoint · Gornji Grad (Upper Town)
Strossmayer Promenade
A tree-lined walkway along the southern edge of the Upper Town's old walls, looking over the roofs of the Lower Town.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
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
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 7°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Zagreb?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Zagreb?
It is one of the best months to visit Zagreb. Autumn colour in Maksimir and on Medvednica, and chestnut sellers on the streets.
+How warm is Zagreb in October?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Zagreb in October?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.