Vienna vs Zagreb

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Vienna edges ahead as the better destination in December. Vienna offers 4 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Zagreb sees 4 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

Vienna is on the cooler side at 4°C, requiring warmer clothing. Zagreb is cooler at 5°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Vienna is the stronger choice in December.

Vienna reaches an average high of 4°C (39°F) and drops to -2°C (28°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Zagreb averages 5°C (41°F) for the high and -1°C (30°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Vienna receives approximately 39 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Zagreb sees 68 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Vienna the drier option by 1 rain day and 29 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.