Opatija Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Opatija knows a soft and mild mediterranean sea climate. Keep in mind that the precipitation is higher than in the rest of Croatia.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Opatija is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 1°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Opatija has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1925 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Opatija shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 250 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 101 mm of rainfall over 12 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Opatija Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Opatija serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.3 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 11°C in January to 25°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Opatija.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 67%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 56%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Opatija in Croatia
During the months of June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Opatija occurs in the months of February, September, October, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 250 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 101 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 298 hours of sunshine.
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