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Rijeka in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Rijeka in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Rijeka, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Rijeka in March 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
March could be a good time to visit Rijeka, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +55°F, and there are typically 11 sunny days in March. However, expect about 9 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 151 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+14°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
151 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rijeka has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Rijeka in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rijeka for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +72°F during the day to a minimum of +34°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +57°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +57°F.

Is Rijeka warm or cold in March?

Rijeka is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +50°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +37°F to +43°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Rijeka:

Climate in Rijeka in March

Rijeka weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+50°F+55°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+9°F+14°F+30°F
Max. temperature
+75°F+77°F+82°F
Rainfall
140 mm151 mm146 mm
Wind
2 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
66%64%65%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
10119
Cloudy days
101111
Rainy days
8910
Snowy days
000

March typically has worse weather conditions compared to February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +50°F to +55°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 140 mm to 151 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 66% to 64%. Winds are calmer in comparison to February, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 10 to 11.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Rijeka in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Rijeka is gradually decreasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Rijeka based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 6%, leading to total precipitation of around 91 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 73 mm, which is considered heavy rain. Rijeka is amazing in March with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Rijeka wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 40% chance of precipitation and 278 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 96 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Rijeka based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Rijeka?

This is the weather in Rijeka in March 2023:
1 March
☀️
+47°F
2 March
☀️
+54°F
3 March
☀️
+55°F
4 March
☀️
+51°F
5 March
☀️
+47°F
6 March
☀️
+47°F
7 March
☀️
+47°F
8 March
☀️
+49°F
9 March
☀️
+56°F
10 March
☀️
+57°F
11 March
☀️
+49°F
12 March
☀️
+50°F
13 March
☀️
+52°F
14 March
☁️
+53°F
15 March
☀️
+55°F
16 March
☁️
+55°F
17 March
☀️
+60°F
18 March
☀️
+57°F
19 March
☀️
+57°F
20 March
☀️
+55°F
21 March
☀️
+58°F
22 March
☀️
+61°F
23 March
☀️
+71°F
24 March
☀️
+70°F
25 March
☀️
+68°F
26 March
☀️
+71°F
27 March
☀️
+67°F
28 March
☀️
+63°F
29 March
☀️
+59°F
30 March
🌧️
+56°F
31 March
🌧️
+57°F
In March 2023 Rijeka had 27 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 49%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 12%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Rijeka climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Rijeka in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+53°F) and the highest in 2012 (+72°F). The driest year was 2012 with only 18 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 388 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rijeka in March:

Is March a good time to visit Rijeka?

It’s always a good time to visit Rijeka, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Rijeka in March?

March has mild temperatures in Rijeka. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Rijeka rainy in March?

Rijeka is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Rijeka in March?

The amount of sunny days in Rijeka during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Croatia

Check out the weather for other cities in Croatia.

Monthly weather in Rijeka

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rijeka, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.