Rijeka Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Rijeka, Primorje Gorski Kotar, Kvarner, Croatia)



Rijeka's position on the vast Kvarner Bay, backed by mountains, gives rise to humid, subtropical climate patterns, with warm to hot summers and cool, sometimes cold winter weather with an occasional sprinkling of snow.

Summer temperatures rarely exceed 30°C / 86°F to 32°C / 90°F and winter temperatures seldom drop below freezing, although record lows of -12°C / 10°F have been experienced. The cold Bura winds blow during the winter months and the Jugo wind brings clouds and rain, but there is plenty of sunshine at this time.

The humid, subtropical climate of Rijeka is characterised by its frequent rainfall throughout the year. July is the warmest month, with January the coldest. The summer north-westerly Maestral wind brings cool air to the humid summer heat and is good news for sailors. On the coast, high land temperatures warm the sea, which can reach 25°C / 77°F at this time.


Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

As with all Adriatic Sea destinations, the high season for visitors to Rijeka and its surroundings is the summer, from June to early September. Climate variations are minimal at this time, although hikers on the heights will need layered clothing, especially at night. For a mainly sightseeing or eco-tourism trip, late spring and early autumn are the best times, avoiding the steamy summer heat or a cold snap in winter.

The winter season on the peaks offers opportunities for winter sports with regular snowfalls, and the frozen lakes and waterfalls in the Plitvice Lakes National Park can be a breathtaking experience if you wrap up warm. For beach-lovers, summer is, of course, the best time, but also the most crowded and the most expensive.

Rijeka, Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)


Maximum
Minimum

January

9°C / 48°F
4°C / 39°F

February

10°C / 50°F
5°C / 41°F

March

13°C / 55°F
7°C / 45°F

April

16°C / 61°F
11°C / 52°F

May

22°C / 72°F
15°C / 59°F

June

25°C / 77°F
18°C / 64°F

July

28°C / 82°F
21°C / 70°F

August

29°C / 84°F
21°C / 70°F

September

22°C / 72°F
16°C / 61°F

October

18°C / 64°F
13°C / 55°F

November

13°C / 55°F
8°C / 46°F

December

9°C / 48°F
4°C / 39°F