Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for October
| Metric | Belgrade | Zagreb | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 18°C (64°F)▲ | 16°C (61°F) | Belgrade |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 9°C (48°F)▲ | 8°C (46°F) | Belgrade |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 8 days▲ | 9 days | Belgrade |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 49 mm▲ | 80 mm | Belgrade |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 8h/day▲ | 7h/day | Belgrade |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 12 km/h▲ | Zagreb |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Belgrade edges ahead as the better destination in October. Belgrade offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Zagreb sees 7 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.
Belgrade sits in the comfortable travel range at 18°C. Zagreb is also comfortable at 16°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Belgrade is the stronger choice in October. Belgrade receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Belgrade reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Zagreb averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 8°C (46°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.
Belgrade receives approximately 49 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Zagreb sees 80 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Belgrade the drier option by 1 rain day and 31 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 18°C, lows of 9°C, 8 rain days
Highs of 16°C, lows of 8°C, 9 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during October.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. October is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Belgrade | Zagreb | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 4°C | 9d | 5°C | 9d |
| Feb | 7°C | 9d | 7°C | 8d |
| Mar | 12°C | 10d | 12°C | 10d |
| Apr | 17°C | 11d | 17°C | 10d |
| May | 22°C | 12d | 21°C | 12d |
| Jun | 26°C | 11d | 25°C | 11d |
| Jul | 28°C | 10d | 27°C | 10d |
| Aug | 28°C | 8d | 27°C | 9d |
| Sep | 23°C | 8d | 22°C | 10d |
| Oct | 18°C | 8d | 16°C | 9d |
| Nov | 11°C | 8d | 10°C | 10d |
| Dec | 5°C | 10d | 5°C | 10d |
Belgrade Weather in October
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Zagreb Weather in October
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