Best Time to Visit Zagreb for Backpacking – May Scores 86/100

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Backpacking Potential

86/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, April, June

Avoid

January, February, September, December

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Weather

2°C – 23°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Zagreb for backpacking is May, April, June, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Zagreb

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	34Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	4°	52	10.6	80%	shoulder
February	38Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	3°	7°	53	9.3	76%	shoulder
March	52Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	13°	53	10.9	64%	shoulder
April	84Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	18°	68	13.3	62%	shoulder
May	86Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	22°	92	14.5	64%	shoulder
June	84Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	26°	95	13.7	66%	shoulder
July	83Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	28°	92	13.2	65%	shoulder
August	83Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	28°	92	12.5	67%	shoulder
September	78Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	22°	110	13.2	75%	shoulder
October	66Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	16°	93	14.4	78%	shoulder
November	32Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	11°	94	12.9	78%	shoulder
December	31Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	5°	74	12.8	81%	shoulder