Rijeka
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Entry to Croatia requires compliance with the European Entry‑Exit System (EES). No additional travel restrictions or alerts are noted for Rijeka.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Entry requirements (EES)
- General health considerations
- Standard security situation
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Rijeka month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Rijeka are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 27–29°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low 3°C), and November the wettest (about 349 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.2 | 3.1 | 221 | 5.4 |
| February | 10.9 | 4.4 | 210 | 6.4 |
| March | 13.3 | 6.0 | 216 | 8.3 |
| April | 16.9 | 9.0 | 165 | 10.0 |
| May | 20.5 | 13.2 | 189 | 10.9 |
| June | 26.5 | 18.3 | 105 | 12.9 |
| July | 28.8 | 20.1 | 86 | 13.2 |
| August | 29.1 | 20.3 | 86 | 12.3 |
| September | 23.6 | 16.1 | 243 | 9.7 |
| October | 19.0 | 12.4 | 305 | 7.7 |
| November | 13.9 | 8.2 | 349 | 5.6 |
| December | 10.8 | 4.8 | 241 | 4.9 |
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Previously
- European Capital of Culture 2020
Rijeka was selected as a European Capital of Culture for 2020 alongside Galway, Ireland.
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01 · OverviewRijeka, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Rijeka took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Rijeka
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Rijeka
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Rijeka
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Rijeka
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Rijeka
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Rijeka
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rijeka
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01 · Q&AWhere is Rijeka located and what are its coordinates?
Rijeka is situated in Croatia at geographic coordinates 45.3267, 14.4424 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Rijeka?
Rijeka has a recorded population of approximately 107,964 and observes the Europe/Zagreb time zone (EUR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Rijeka?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Rijeka include hr-HR, sr, and the circulating currency is EUR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Rijeka?
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