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When is the best time to visit Rijeka?
In general the best time to visit Rijeka is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +84°F in August and it has 13 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Rijeka in different months
This is the average weather in Rijeka for each month based on historic data:
January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +84°F during July.
In March, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 41 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 280 mm in November.
Climate in Rijeka
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Rijeka for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +64°F | +75°F | +77°F | +82°F | +93°F | +97°F | +102°F | +102°F | +91°F | +82°F | +77°F | +64°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +48°F | +50°F | +55°F | +63°F | +72°F | +79°F | +84°F | +84°F | +75°F | +66°F | +57°F | +50°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +7°F | +9°F | +14°F | +30°F | +43°F | +46°F | +55°F | +52°F | +48°F | +36°F | +23°F | +12°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +56°F | +52°F | +54°F | +59°F | +69°F | +77°F | +79°F | +80°F | +78°F | +71°F | +64°F | +61°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 70 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 64 | 59 | 60 | 67 | 72 | 73 | 72 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 142 | 136 | 151 | 146 | 145 | 130 | 98 | 131 | 221 | 261 | 280 | 205 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Rijeka during the whole year:
The hottest month in Rijeka is August with average maximum temperature going up to +84°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +37°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Rijeka during the whole year:
Rijeka achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +75°F. Coldest water temperature is in February with +51°F in average.
When can you swim in Rijeka?
You can swim in Rijeka from June to September:
- In June - September the water is comfortable (70°F - 77°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Rijeka looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Rijeka is November with average humidity going up to 73%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 59%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Rijeka during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 13 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 98 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 14 rainy days and 280 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Rijeka during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 2 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rijeka:
What is the hottest month in Rijeka?
The hottest month in Rijeka is August with average maximum temperature of +84°F.
What is the coldest month in Rijeka?
The coldest month in Rijeka is January with minimum temperatures of +37°F.
Is Rijeka worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Rijeka in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +84°F and 13 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Rijeka?
if you're looking to visit Rijeka when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, October, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 98 mm of rain.
Other cities in Croatia
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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, 2023.
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.