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Climate in Rijeka

Rijeka, Croatia has a mediterranean climate. The annual average temperature is about 13.7°C and the city receives roughly 900 mm of precipitation across 100 rainy days a year, with around 2365 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 25.2°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 2.2°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Mediterranean
Comfort score
81/100

Climate overview

Rijeka, Croatia has a mediterranean climate. The annual average temperature is about 13.7°C and the city receives roughly 900 mm of precipitation across 100 rainy days a year, with around 2365 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 25.2°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 2.2°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Rijeka is classified as Mediterranean. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average13.7°C
  • Warmest monthJul (25.2°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (2.2°C)
  • Comfort score81/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Rijeka receives about 900 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 100 rainy days. The wettest month is Dec and the driest is Jul.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Rijeka sees an estimated 2365 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Rijeka monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan12.2°C2.2°C128 mm1477 h
Feb13.1°C3.1°C106 mm12101 h
Mar15.5°C5.5°C88 mm10139 h
Apr18.7°C8.7°C71 mm8189 h
May22°C12°C44 mm5263 h
Jun24.4°C14.4°C18 mm2337 h
Jul25.2°C15.2°C7 mm1364 h
Aug24.4°C14.4°C18 mm2337 h
Sep22°C12°C53 mm6247 h
Oct18.7°C8.7°C102 mm11148 h
Nov15.5°C5.5°C128 mm1492 h
Dec13.1°C3.1°C137 mm1571 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Rijeka are Jul, Jun, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    13°C / 3°C

    371 mm rain

  • Spring

    19°C / 9°C

    203 mm rain

  • Summer

    25°C / 15°C

    43 mm rain

  • Autumn

    19°C / 9°C

    283 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Rijeka has a climate comfort score of 81/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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