Rijeka Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Rijeka can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Rijeka can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 6°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -0°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Rijeka is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1813 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives heavy rainfall, averaging 231 mm of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 95 mm over 13 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Rijeka 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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Rijeka. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day. 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 Rijeka.
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 Rijeka 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in September, October, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 231 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 95 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 298 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
