Zagreb
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Would you visit or live in Zagreb?
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Suitable with normal precautions
Travelers to Zagreb should follow normal safety measures; there are no current travel advisories or restrictions.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Wintry conditions affect local movement
- General crime levels comparable to other European capitals
- Health services are available; routine vaccinations recommended
- Road and transport safety follows EU standards
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Zagreb month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Zagreb are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 20–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low -2°C), and May the wettest (about 111 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4 | -1.9 | 62 | 5.4 |
| February | 9.0 | 0.2 | 59 | 6.7 |
| March | 12.5 | 2.3 | 62 | 8.4 |
| April | 16.9 | 6.3 | 66 | 9.9 |
| May | 20.3 | 10.8 | 111 | 10.5 |
| June | 26.5 | 16.1 | 77 | 12.4 |
| July | 28.1 | 17.8 | 81 | 12.6 |
| August | 27.9 | 17.6 | 75 | 11.9 |
| September | 22.5 | 13.1 | 95 | 9.5 |
| October | 17.2 | 8.5 | 76 | 7.8 |
| November | 10.2 | 3.6 | 94 | 5.0 |
| December | 6.0 | -0.2 | 67 | 4.8 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1094
The first recorded appearance of the name "Zagreb" dates from 1094, at which time the city existed as two different city centres: the smaller, eastern Kaptol, inhabited mainly by clergy and housing Zagreb Cathedral, and the larger, western Gradec, inhabited mainly by craftsmen an
- Documented history · 1851
In 1851 the Ban of Croatia, Josip Jelačić, united Gradec and Kaptol; the name of the main city square, Ban Jelačić Square honors him.
- Documented history · 1918
While Croatia formed part of Yugoslavia (1918 to 1991), Zagreb remained an important economic centre of that country, and was the second largest city.
- Documented history · 1991
After Croatia declared independence from Yugoslavia in 1991, the Parliament of the Republic of Croatia proclaimed Zagreb as the capital of the Republic of Croatia.
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01 · OverviewZagreb, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Zagreb took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Zagreb
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Zagreb
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Zagreb
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Zagreb
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Zagreb
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Zagreb
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Frequently Asked Questions about Zagreb
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01 · Q&AWhere is Zagreb located and what are its coordinates?
Zagreb is situated in Croatia at geographic coordinates 45.8144, 15.9780 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Zagreb?
Zagreb has a recorded population of approximately 663,592 and observes the Europe/Zagreb time zone (EUR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Zagreb?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Zagreb include hr-HR, sr, and the circulating currency is EUR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Zagreb?
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