Rijeka Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Rijeka, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Rijeka. Expect long, bright days with 298 hours in July and darker periods with just 100 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2222 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Rijeka, 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%.
Rijeka vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Rijeka enjoys an average of 2222 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Rijeka
November, Rijeka’s wettest month, receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°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 Rijeka Precipitation page.
