Zagreb in December

Cold; Advent markets and Dec 25–26 closures.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

December is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatWarm; terraces open.
• JuneGreatWarm; long evenings.
• SeptemberGreatWarm; good light.
• OctoberGreatMild; Nov 1 holiday soon.

• ZagrebHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 41 °F (5 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 11 days
• Continental Croatia, Croatia · Zagreb, Plitvice, Slavoniacool

  Cold grey winters with snow at Plitvice; summers hot in Zagreb. Advent in Zagreb fills December weekends.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Advent and Christmas

  Late Nov–6 Jan · Citywide

  Markets, lights, closures 25–26 Dec.

• Advent in Zagreb

  Late Nov–early Jan

  Markets, lights and concerts; hotels are busy and prices up.

Crowds · Croatia overall

Medium

Prices · Croatia overall

Medium

Croatia overall: Advent in Zagreb fills the capital; the coast is closed for winter.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Zagreb, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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