Rijeka weather in December (Primorsko-Goranska županija, Croatia)

Wondering what the weather is like in Rijeka during December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During December, Rijeka usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 7°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Rijeka in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 170 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 100 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rijeka. July typically offers 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 Rijeka climate page with graphs.

 

Rijeka, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Water Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 170 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 100 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 39%  

Where to go in Croatia in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 14°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

Interested in more climate information?

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