Opatija Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Opatija, Istria, Croatia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Opatija varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 298 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 100 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2222 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Opatija, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.3 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 71% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 39%.

Opatija enjoys an average of 2222 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

November, Opatija’s wettest month, receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Opatija Precipitation page.