About Varaždin
Baroque gem and former Croatian capital with stunning old town, castle, and famous Špancirfest.
Quick Facts
Population
46,946
Sunny Days/Year
180 days
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Daylight, UV and air quality in Varaždin
Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.
Daylight
9h 57m
Day length
- Sunrise
- 06:40
- Sunset
- 16:38
- Golden hour
- 15:54
- Blue hour
- 17:09
3 min less daylight than yesterday
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Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations
Climate in Varaždin month by month
Long-term averages 1991–2020 — what the weather is normally like, not a forecast.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 4° | 7° | 12° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 27° | 26° | 21° | 16° | 10° | 5° |
| Night | -3° | -2° | 2° | 6° | 11° | 15° | 17° | 17° | 12° | 8° | 3° | -1° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 41 | 50 | 54 | 62 | 85 | 90 | 83 | 87 | 96 | 74 | 74 | 61 |
| Rain days (days) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Sunshine (h/day) | 5.1 | 6.8 | 8.3 | 10.1 | 11.2 | 11.9 | 12.2 | 11.6 | 9.1 | 7.3 | 5.2 | 4.5 |
| Colour shows how well the month suits a trip |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Chance of rain in Varaždin month by month
How often it normally rains — share of days with at least 1 mm, averaged over 1991–2020.
Driest period
December – March
Driest month
January · 23%
Wettest month
May · 39%
Chance of rain
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain probability | 23% | 28% | 29% | 33% | 39% | 40% | 35% | 32% | 32% | 28% | 31% | 29% |
Rain days per month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain days (days) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Central Croatia including Zagreb is from April to June and September to October. Spring brings blooming parks and outdoor cafe culture, while autumn offers wine festivals and colorful foliage. Summers can be hot, and winters cold with occasional snow.
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Climate Overview
Climate Type: Continental
Central Croatia has a continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Zagreb experiences all four seasons distinctly, with temperatures ranging from -2°C in January to 27°C in July. The region receives moderate rainfall throughout the year.
Monthly Weather Overview
| Month | High °CMax | Low °CMin | Rain mmmm |
|---|---|---|---|
January | 4° | -2° | 50 |
February | 7° | 0° | 45 |
March | 12° | 4° | 55 |
April | 17° | 8° | 65 |
May | 22° | 12° | 80 |
June | 26° | 16° | 95 |
July | 28° | 18° | 75 |
August | 28° | 17° | 80 |
September | 23° | 13° | 85 |
October | 17° | 8° | 80 |
November | 10° | 4° | 80 |
December | 5° | 0° | 65 |
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Where to stay in Varaždin
An interactive map of hotels and apartments in Varaždin, from our partner Stay22.
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Things to do in Varaždin
Tours and activities in Varaždin, from our partner GetYourGuide.
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