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title: "Zagreb, Croatia"
description: "Croatia · airport ZAG"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/zagreb"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
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# 🇭🇷 Zagreb, Croatia

Croatia · airport ZAG

## On the ground

- Safety: Normal security precautions
- Currency: Kuna (HRK). 100 USD = 672.82 HRK
- Phone code: +385
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/0J4NeV](https://airalo.pxf.io/0J4NeV)
- Taxi / ride-hailing: Uber, Bolt
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Zagreb](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Zagreb)

## Brief
- Try Zagreb specialties such as **štrukli** (baked cheese-filled pastry), **Zagrebačka kremšnita** (cream cake), and local wines or craft beer.
- **Slash with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators** is scheduled at SRC Šalata on **12 July 2027**, which may increase demand for accommodation and transport around the venue. ([faroutmagazine.co.uk](https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/slash-2027-world-tour-with-myles-kennedy-and-the-conspirators/))

## Safety and health
- Tick bites are a seasonal risk during hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities in continental Croatia. Use repellent, wear covering clothing, and check for ticks after walks. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/croatia) | [wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Croatia))
- Sand flies can transmit leishmaniasis. Reduce exposure with repellent, long sleeves, and screened accommodation, particularly outdoors from dusk onward. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/croatia))
- Zagreb tap water is safe to drink. Avoid homemade wine sold from refilled plastic jugs at markets, as it may cause stomach problems. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Croatia))

## Recent News
- A three-day strike by ZET and Zagreb Holding workers ended around **1 October 2026**. Trams and buses returned to their regular timetable, and regular waste collection resumed, although unions said they would appeal court rulings declaring the strike illegal. ([total-croatia-news.com](https://total-croatia-news.com/news/zagreb-mayor-strike/))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

The best time to visit Zagreb is from May to October, when temperatures are warm to mild and outdoor sightseeing, parks and cafés are well suited. July and August can be hot, with occasional thunderstorms and the highest mosquito activity, while May, June, September and October offer milder conditions. January to April and November to December are cooler, but museums, cafés and seasonal activities still suit a city break.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | OK | 1 | 38 | 2 |
| February | OK | 3 | 33 | 3 |
| March | OK | 7 | 40 | 4 |
| April | OK | 12 | 57 | 6 |
| May | Great | 16 | 72 | 8 |
| June | Great | 19 | 90 | 9 |
| July | Great | 21 | 82 | 9 |
| August | Great | 20 | 82 | 8 |
| September | Great | 16 | 69 | 6 |
| October | Great | 12 | 62 | 4 |
| November | OK | 6 | 65 | 2 |
| December | OK | 2 | 48 | 2 |

### Month by month

- **January (OK):** January is cold, around 3°C, with rain possible. Museums, cafés and Zagreb’s early-January Advent activities suit a city break.
- **February (OK):** February is chilly, around 6°C, with rainfall possible. Museums, galleries, cafés and walks through the historic centre fit the conditions.
- **March (OK):** March is cool, around 11°C, with changeable weather and rain possible. City sightseeing works with layers and indoor cultural stops.
- **April (OK):** April is mild, around 17°C, with rain possible throughout the month. Parks, outdoor walks and historic sights are suitable between showers.
- **May (Great):** May is warm, around 21°C, with rain possible. Walking tours, parks, outdoor cafés and Zagreb’s open-air sights suit the climate.
- **June (Great):** June is warm, around 24°C, with occasional rain and thunderstorms. Long days suit outdoor sightseeing, with indoor options useful during storms.
- **July (Great):** July is hot, around 26°C, and heatwaves can exceed 35°C. Afternoon or evening thunderstorms occur, while mosquito activity is highest during this month.
- **August (Great):** August is hot, around 25°C, with occasional oppressive heat and thunderstorms. Mosquito activity is highest during this month, especially around evening outdoor plans.
- **September (Great):** September is warm, around 22°C, with rain possible. Walking through Zagreb, visiting parks and dining outdoors are suitable seasonal activities.
- **October (Great):** October is mild, around 16°C, with autumn rain possible. Historic streets, museums, cafés and park walks provide varied city sightseeing.
- **November (OK):** November is cool, around 9°C, with inland winter conditions and rain possible. Museums, galleries, cafés and shorter outdoor walks suit the month.
- **December (OK):** December is cold, around 4°C, with rain possible. Zagreb’s Advent festival and Christmas markets bring seasonal food and cultural activities.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 15 | 2 | 2% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 15 | 0 | 2% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 15 | 7 | 14% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 14 | 6 | 7% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 15 | 6 | 4% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 16 | 5 | 4% |
| 02 Nov 02 Nov | 12 | 7 | 10% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Communism & Croatian Homeland War Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Zagreb/Zagreb-Croatian-Homeland-War-Walking-Tour/d5391-36444P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 44.6 USD · 2–2 HOUR
- [Zagreb Highlights: Old Town, WWII tunnels, Funicular & Tastings](https://www.viator.com/tours/Zagreb/Zagreb-Private-Walking-City-Tour-Through-the-Eyes-of-a-Local/d5391-36444P4?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 22.87 USD · 2–2 HOUR
- [Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes & Rastoke Guided Day Trip with Ticket](https://www.viator.com/tours/Zagreb/Plitvice-lakes-and-Rastoke-Village/d5391-266389P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 90.35 USD · 10–10 HOUR
- [From Zagreb: Ljubljana and Lake Bled Guided Day Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Zagreb/Ljubljana-and-Bled-Small-Group-Day-Tour-from-Zagreb/d5391-7125P25?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 100.64 USD · 10.5–10.5 HOUR
- [Guided transfer from Zagreb to Split with Plitvice Lakes stop](https://www.viator.com/tours/Zagreb/Zagreb-to-Split-transfer-with-stop-at-Plitvice-Lakes/d5391-9965P37?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 158.96 USD · 12–12 HOUR
- [Walking tour of Zagreb](https://www.viator.com/tours/Zagreb/Zagreb-Walking-Tours/d5391-266389P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 22.87 USD

More on the HTML page: https://sorted.travel/places/zagreb#activities

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