Opatija weather in January (Istria, Croatia)

Thinking of visiting Opatija in January? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Opatija includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January marks the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 7°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 1°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Opatija in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 14 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 112 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Opatija. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Opatija climate page with graphs.

 

Opatija, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Water Temperature 11°C *  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 112 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 40% *  

Data from: Rijeka, Croatia (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Croatia in January

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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