Average Monthly Sunshine in Rijeka

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Rijeka receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

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 2255 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Rijeka 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.

Rijeka’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Rijeka enjoys an average of 2255 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

November, Rijeka’s wettest month, receives 111 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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.