Climate - Varazdin (Croatia)
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The climate of Varazdin is continental, with cold winters and warm summers.
The city is located in northern Croatia, on the south bank of the Drava River, a short distance from Slovenia and Hungary.
Winter is cold and gray, with snowfalls and frosts, although there are also some quite mild periods. Sometimes fog can form.
During cold spells, which occur every year or so, the temperature drops to -15 °C (5 °F) or below. The coldest record is -28 °C (-18.5 °F), recorded in February 1956. From 2001 to 2020, the lowest temperature was -22.5 °C (-8.5 °F), recorded in December 1996.
Summer is hot and quite sunny, although there may be some rainy days, especially in June, besides, thunderstorms can sometimes break out in the afternoon. Nights are usually cool.
In the hottest periods, the temperature can reach or exceed 35 °C (95 °F). The highest record is 39.5 °C (103 °F), set in August 2013.
Best Time
The best times to visit Varazdin are spring and autumn, and in particular, the months of May, June and September: daytime temperatures are pleasant, although it's better to bring a sweater and a jacket for the evening. In July and August, the temperature is usually not too hot, however, there is the risk of some very hot days, which can happen, though more rarely, also in the second half of June and in the first half of September.
Varazdin - Climate data
In Varazdin, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 0.7 °C (33.3 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 21.2 °C (70.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.Varazdin - Average temperatures (1996-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | -2.8 | 4.2 | 0.7 | 27 | 40 | 33.3 |
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| February | -1.7 | 6.9 | 2.6 | 29 | 44 | 36.7 |
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| March | 1.5 | 11.8 | 6.6 | 35 | 53 | 44 |
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| April | 5.8 | 17.3 | 11.6 | 43 | 63 | 52.9 |
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| May | 10.1 | 21.7 | 15.9 | 50 | 71 | 60.6 |
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| June | 13.9 | 25.6 | 19.8 | 57 | 78 | 67.6 |
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| July | 15.2 | 27.2 | 21.2 | 59 | 81 | 70.1 |
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| August | 14.7 | 27.1 | 20.9 | 58 | 81 | 69.6 |
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| September | 10.7 | 21.6 | 16.2 | 51 | 71 | 61.1 |
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| October | 6.7 | 16.6 | 11.7 | 44 | 62 | 53 |
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| November | 3.1 | 10.4 | 6.8 | 38 | 51 | 44.2 |
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| December | -1.6 | 5 | 1.7 | 29 | 41 | 35 |
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| Year | 6.4 | 16.3 | 11.3 | 43.5 | 61.4 | 52.5 |
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In Varazdin, precipitation amounts to 850 millimeters (33.5 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in the driest month (January) to 105 mm (4.1 in) in the wettest one (September). Here is the average precipitation.Varazdin - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 40 | 1.6 | 6 |
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| February | 50 | 2 | 6 |
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| March | 50 | 2 | 6 |
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| April | 60 | 2.4 | 8 |
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| May | 75 | 3 | 10 |
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| June | 85 | 3.3 | 9 |
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| July | 90 | 3.5 | 9 |
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| August | 85 | 3.3 | 8 |
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| September | 105 | 4.1 | 9 |
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| October | 85 | 3.3 | 7 |
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| November | 75 | 3 | 8 |
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| December | 55 | 2.2 | 7 |
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| Year | 850 | 33.5 | 92 |
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In Varazdin, there are on average around 2135 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Varazdin - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 2.5 | 80 | February | 4 | 110 | March | 5 | 160 | April | 6.5 | 200 | May | 8.5 | 260 | June | 9 | 265 | July | 9.5 | 295 | August | 9 | 280 | September | 6.5 | 190 | October | 4.5 | 145 | November | 3 | 85 | December | 2 | 70 | Year | 5.8 | 2135 |
Varazdin - Weather by month
Based on the period 1996-2020
In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Varazdin is usually cold. The average temperature is of 0.7 °C (33 °F), with a minimum of -2.8 °C (27 °F) and a maximum of 4.2 °C (39.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11.5 °C (11.5 °F). However, it dropped to -18.5 °C (-1.3 °F) in January 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it reached 19.1 °C (66.4 °F) in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In February, the weather in Varazdin is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.6 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of -1.7 °C (29 °F) and a maximum of 6.9 °C (44.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10 °C (14 °F). However, it dropped to -22 °C (-7.6 °F) in February 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it reached 22.2 °C (72 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
In March, the weather in Varazdin is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 6.6 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 1.5 °C (34.8 °F) and a maximum of 11.8 °C (53.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6.5 °C (20.5 °F). However, it dropped to -21.4 °C (-6.5 °F) in March 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, it reached 24.2 °C (75.6 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In April, the weather in Varazdin is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.6 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 5.8 °C (42.5 °F) and a maximum of 17.3 °C (63.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30 °F). However, it dropped to -6.4 °C (20.5 °F) in April 2020.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 30.4 °C (86.7 °F) in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In May, the weather in Varazdin is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.9 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.1 °C (50.2 °F) and a maximum of 21.7 °C (71 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.3 °C (32.5 °F) in May 2011.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 33.2 °C (91.8 °F) in May 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In June, the weather in Varazdin is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.8 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 13.9 °C (57.1 °F) and a maximum of 25.6 °C (78.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2.6 °C (36.7 °F) in June 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Varazdin is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.2 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 15.2 °C (59.3 °F) and a maximum of 27.2 °C (80.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 6.8 °C (44.2 °F) in July 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 37.9 °C (100.2 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In August, the weather in Varazdin is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.9 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 14.7 °C (58.5 °F) and a maximum of 27.1 °C (80.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.2 °C (41.4 °F) in August 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F) in August 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
In September, the weather in Varazdin is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.7 °C (51.2 °F) and a maximum of 21.6 °C (71 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) in September 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 32.9 °C (91.2 °F) in September 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In October, the weather in Varazdin is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.7 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 6.7 °C (44.1 °F) and a maximum of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30 °F). However, it dropped to -7.5 °C (18.5 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). However, it reached 27.7 °C (81.9 °F) in October 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In November, the weather in Varazdin is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 6.8 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 3.1 °C (37.6 °F) and a maximum of 10.4 °C (50.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24 °F). However, it dropped to -14.9 °C (5.2 °F) in November 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (68 °F). However, it reached 24 °C (75.2 °F) in November 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
In December, the weather in Varazdin is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.7 °C (35 °F), with a minimum of -1.6 °C (29.1 °F) and a maximum of 5 °C (40.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11 °C (12 °F). However, it dropped to -22.5 °C (-8.5 °F) in December 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, it reached 17.8 °C (64 °F) in December 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
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