City in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia
Rijeka weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Rijeka
May–June and September are warm and dry enough for coast and island trips. Jul–Aug is hot. Autumn is rainy; winter brings bora wind and Carnival in Feb.
Rijeka weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan6°81 mm
- Feb8°96 mm
- Mar13°83 mm
- Apr18°85 mm
- May22°105 mm
- Jun26°88 mm
- Jul28°71 mm
- Aug28°89 mm
- Sep23°131 mm
- Oct18°122 mm
- Nov13°139 mm
- Dec8°108 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C44°F | 0°C32°F | 81 mm | 92% | Cold |
| February | 8°C46°F | 1°C33°F | 96 mm | 89% | Cold |
| March | 13°C55°F | 4°C39°F | 83 mm | 84% | Cool |
| April | 18°C64°F | 8°C46°F | 85 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| May | 22°C72°F | 12°C54°F | 105 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| June | 26°C80°F | 16°C62°F | 88 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| July | 28°C83°F | 18°C65°F | 71 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| August | 28°C83°F | 18°C64°F | 89 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| September | 23°C74°F | 13°C56°F | 131 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| October | 18°C65°F | 10°C49°F | 122 mm | 86% | Pleasant |
| November | 13°C55°F | 6°C43°F | 139 mm | 90% | Cool |
| December | 8°C46°F | 2°C35°F | 108 mm | 92% | Cold |
Best months across Croatia
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Split | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Dubrovnik | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Zagreb | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Hvar | May–Jun, Sep | Aug (27°C) |
| Zadar | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Pula | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Rovinj | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Makarska | May–Jun, Sep | Aug (33°C) |
| Korčula | May–Jun, Sep | Aug (29°C) |
| Brač | May–Jun, Sep | Aug (30°C) |
| Šibenik | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Krk | May–Jun, Sep | Aug (28°C) |
| Poreč | May–Jun, Sep | Aug (28°C) |
| Trogir | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Vis | May–Jun, Sep | Aug (27°C) |
| Rijeka | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (28°C) |
| Opatija | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Rijeka?
May–Jun, Sep. May–June and September are warm and dry enough for coast and island trips. Jul–Aug is hot. Autumn is rainy; winter brings bora wind and Carnival in Feb.
When is the rainy season in Rijeka?
Rain peaks in November with about 139 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Rijeka?
July, with average highs of 28°C (83°F).
How cold does Rijeka get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 0°C (32°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 4.3°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.