Month guide · Zagreb · Croatia
Zagreb in September
What September is really like in Zagreb: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Zagreb. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Warm, settled and lively again as the city returns from holiday; good for day trips to Plitvice.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Zagreb: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with August (28°C (82°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:34
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:08
- Daylight
- About 12.5 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, September 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 September
September has no major recurring festival in Zagreb, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Donji Grad (Lower Town)
Museum of Illusions
Visit early or on a weekday, as the rooms get crowded at weekends and the illusions work best with space for photos.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
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
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 11°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Zagreb?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Zagreb?
It is one of the best months to visit Zagreb. Warm, settled and lively again as the city returns from holiday; good for day trips to Plitvice.
+How warm is Zagreb in September?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Zagreb in September?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.