Opatija weather in January (Istria, Croatia)

What can you expect from the weather in Opatija during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Opatija typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Opatija in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 112 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

Find out more about the weather in Croatia in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Opatija in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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