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

Will it be rainy or sunny in Rijeka this January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Rijeka typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 6°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -0°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 112 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 125 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 66%  
SunshineSunshine 112 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 40%  

Where to go in Croatia in January

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

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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
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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