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Heatwave Continues on Wednesday: Up to 35°C, Windy Adriatic

According to DHMZ, a weak southeasterly wind and morning bora at sea are expected, while Thursday is forecast to be even hotter, locally up to 36 degrees.

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Summary
  • Wednesday, July 29 brings sunshine and heat up to 35°C across Croatia.
  • Wind will be light to moderate southeasterly; at sea, brief bora then southwesterly.
  • Tomorrow expected even hotter, up to 36°C, with morning temperatures from 16 to 20°C.
  • HAK warns of increased traffic and roadworks in Zagreb: delays on A4 and one lane in Dubrave tunnel until 6 PM.

On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the sunny and very hot spell continues, according to data from the State Hydrometeorological Institute (DHMZ), as reported by 24sata. Daytime air temperatures will range from 30 to 35 degrees Celsius, with similar values predicted by other meteorological sources.

Morning Bora on the Coast, Then Southeasterly

The wind will be light to moderate, from the southeast and south. In the Adriatic, a locally moderate bora is expected in the morning, which will later turn to a southwesterly, while on the open sea a northwesterly will blow, as reported by Zadarski list.

Thursday Brings Even Higher Temperatures

According to the DHMZ forecast, cited by Karlovački, Thursday, July 30, will be even sunnier and hotter. Morning temperatures will range from 16 to 20 °C, and daytime highs will reach between 33 and 36 °C. The wind will be light easterly.

Warning to Drivers Due to Heat and Roadworks

Due to high temperatures and increased traffic on city bypasses, especially in Zagreb, the Croatian Automobile Club (HAK) advises drivers to adjust their speed and maintain a greater following distance. On the A4 motorway Goričan-Zagreb, between the Popovec and Zagreb East junctions in the direction of Zagreb, traffic is slowed due to roadworks. Additional difficulties are caused by works in the Dubrave tunnel, where traffic is reduced to one lane with a speed limit. The works are expected to be completed by 6 PM, reports 24sata. There are currently no difficulties in maritime traffic.

FAQ
How hot will it be today? +
Maximum daily temperatures will range between 30 and 35 degrees Celsius, according to DHMZ.
Where is bora expected? +
In the morning, moderate bora will blow in places along the Adriatic, followed by a southwesterly wind.
What weather is coming tomorrow? +
Thursday will remain sunny and even hotter, morning temperatures from 16 to 20°C, and maximum daily from 33 to 36°C with a light easterly wind.
What are the traffic problems in Zagreb? +
There is increased traffic on city bypasses, and roadworks are underway on the A4 motorway between the Popovec and Zagreb East interchanges and in the Dubrave tunnel, where traffic is reduced to one lane until 6 PM.

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