🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Zagreb 🇭🇷

Barcelona, Spain vs Zagreb, Croatia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Barcelona is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 129 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇭🇷 Zagreb
Avg annual high21°C17°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)July (28°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (-2°C low)
Rainy days / year59188
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberMay, September, October

🇪🇸 Barcelona

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (29°C), coldest lows in January (5°C).

🇭🇷 Zagreb

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (-2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Zagreb warmer?

Barcelona is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Zagreb?

Zagreb is rainier — Barcelona sees about 129 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Zagreb?

Barcelona is best around April, May, October; Zagreb is best around May, September, October.

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