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

Curious about the January weather in Rijeka? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Rijeka generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -0°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Rijeka in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 112 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January 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 January

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Water Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 112 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 40%  

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

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 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

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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