What’s the climate like in Rijeka?
The current climate of Rijeka features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 10°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Rijeka in recent years was 38°C in July 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in February 2018.
On average, Rijeka gets 1715 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 41 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Croatia? Check out the weather and climate in places like Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Istria, or have a look at other destinations in Croatia.
Best time to visit Rijeka?
The best time to visit Rijeka for sunny weather is April and June through August. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Rijeka. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Rijeka
The climate table of Rijeka shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 10 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 132 | 208 | 95 | 88 | 122 | 83 | 93 | 109 | 191 | 204 | 241 | 149 |
| Snow (cm) | 11 | 16 | 2,8 | 1,8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,9 | 9,1 |
| UV Index | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 10°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1715 mm per year, averaging 143 mm per month
- Snowfall: 41 cm per year
- Driest months: 83 mm in June, 88 mm in April and 93 mm in July
- Wettest months: 241 mm in November, 208 mm in February and 204 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Rijeka
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Rijeka, Croatia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Rijeka
This graph shows how much precipitation Rijeka, Croatia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Rijeka
This graph shows how much snow Rijeka, Croatia, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Rijeka
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Rijeka, Croatia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Rijeka
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Rijeka, Croatia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Rijeka
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Rijeka, Croatia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Rijeka
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Rijeka, Croatia, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Rijeka by Month
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