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Opatija, Croatia

Primorje-Gorski Kotar · Croatia

Opatija is a small city in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia with a population of 5,701. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

5,701 Population 1,284/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
110.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zagreb Timezone

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About Opatija

Opatija

Opatija is a town and a municipality in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County in west Croatia. The traditional seaside resort on the Kvarner Gulf is known for its Mediterranean climate and its historic buildings reminiscent of the Austrian Riviera.

People

Population5,701
Density1,284/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain110.3 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Population5,701
Population Density1,284 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates45.3366°, 14.3078°
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Country🇭🇷 Croatia
State / ProvincePrimorje-Gorski Kotar
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation110.3 inches (2,802 mm)
Annual Snowfall109.2 inches (277 cm)

About Opatija

Opatija is a small city in Croatia (Primorje-Gorski Kotar) with a population of 5,701. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 110.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zagreb.

Opatija has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 110.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 109.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below Croatia avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.5 km²)
Population Density1,284/sq mi
Coordinates45.3366°N, 14.3078°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.3"
190% above Croatia avg
Snowfall 109.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

972 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 11, 2025.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 113 km
Mar 22, 2020 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M5.3 144 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 119 km
Mar 13, 1998 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M5.2 30 km
May 29, 1993 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia M5.1 74 km
May 22, 1995 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.9 32 km
Feb 5, 2007 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia M4.9 55 km
Sep 3, 1990 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia M4.8 138 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 91 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 145 km
Mar 26, 1996 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia M4.7 140 km
Feb 16, 2023 3 km W of Baška, Croatia M4.7 52 km
Mar 22, 2020 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M4.6 145 km
Jun 2, 2002 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.6 33 km
Feb 11, 2025 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia M4.6 147 km
Jan 17, 2003 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia M4.6 48 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 110 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 126 km
Apr 22, 2014 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.5 33 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 5.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 6.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 7.3 in Wettest
December 36°F (2°C) 5.9 in

Opatija has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 28°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Opatija

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hotelijersko-turistička škola
Gimnazija Eugena Kumičića
Ugostiteljska škola Opatija
Obrtnička škola Opatija
Osnovna škola Rikard Katalinić Jeretov
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Radio Stations near Opatija

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Laganini FM Rijeka laganini, lounge MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sova hits, news MP3 256 kbps
Radio Otok Krk easy listening, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Laganini Rijeka MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gorski kotar folk, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Labin MP3 256 kbps
Radio Rojc community radio, cultural AAC 128 kbps
Pomorski Radio Bakar mix MP3 256 kbps
Radio Korzo local music, pop MP3 256 kbps
Radio Centar - Studio Poreč various music AAC+ 320 kbps
Radio Istra pop AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO KASTAV MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Opatija

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Peek & Poke" old computers museum
City of Rijeka museum
City of Rijeka museum
Exportdrvo
Hrvatski muzej turizma
Interpretacijski centar Grobnik
Kuća halubajskega zvočara
Kuća kostrenskih pomoraca
Memorijalni centar 'Lipa pamti'
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Muzejska zbirka Mošćenice
Muzejski park Breda
Natural History Museum
Pomorski i povijesni musej hrvatskog primorja Rijeka
State Archives in Rijeka
The Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral
Zavičajni muzej Drenove

Libraries in Opatija

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dječja knjižnica 'Beli kamik'0.0
GRADSKA KNIZNIKA BAKAR0.0
Gradska knjižnica - Dom lijepe književnosti0.0
Gradska knjižnica - periodika0.0
Gradska knjižnica (Dječji odjel "Stribor")0.0
Gradska knjižnica Labin0.0
Gradska knjižnica Labin0.0
Gradska knjižnica Opatija - ogranak Matulji0.0
Gradska knjižnica Rijeka, ogranak Trsat0.0
Knjižnica Kastav0.0
NARODNA KNJIŽNICA I ČITAONICA HALUBAJSKA ZORA0.0
Sveučilišna knjižnica0.0

Farmers Markets in Opatija

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gradska Tržnica
Ribarnica
Tržnica 1
Tržnica 2
Tržnica Brajda
Tržnica Donja Vežica
Tržnica Lovran
Tržnica Opatija
Tržnica Šegota

Hotels in Opatija

29 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Admiral
Bevanda
Bristol
Galeb
Grand Hotel Adriatic
Grand Hotel Palace
Hotel 4 Opatijska Cvijeta
Hotel Agava
Hotel Ambasador
Hotel Astoria
Hotel Continental
Hotel Domino
Hotel Imperial
Hotel Kvarner
Hotel Milenium
Hotel Miramar
Hotel Mozart
Hotel Opatija
Hotel Royal
Hotel Sveti Jakov
Istra
Keight Hotel Opatija, Curio Collection by Hilton
Kristal
Lungomare
Savoy
Villa Amalia
Villa Ambasador
Villa Dubrava
Villa Isabella

Restaurants in Opatija

36 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A & D grill
Adriatic Restaurant
Andy's Pizza
Bevanda
Boćarija Grill
Boutique
Buffet Tennis
Butter & Salt
Casa tua
Colosseum
Del Mar
Domino Restaurant
Elita
Gostionica Kaneta
Grill house
Istranka
Lavanda
Lido Grill & Pizzeria
Lumber
Lungo mare
Molo
Nami
Obala
Osteria da Ugo
Pizzeria Forno
Pizzeria Maya
Restaurant Hotel Miramar
Restoran bianco&nero
Restoran Yacht Club
Roko
Romero
Ružmarin
Skalinada
Slatina
Sveti Jakov
Vongola

Cafes in Opatija

22 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amadeus
Bella Vista
Caffe bar Madona
Caffé Mahler
Cream caffe
Dallas
Eugenian
Flash
Galija
Hemingway
Hotel Mozart
Kavana Continental
Kavana Strauss
La mare
La Terrazza
Lungo mare
Maxi
Mimoza
Seven
Sladobar
Solis
Wagner

Theatres in Opatija

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mala ljetna pozornica
Open Air Theatre

Clinics in Opatija

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dom zdravlja Opatija
Smile

Bus Stations in Opatija

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Opatija

Gas Stations in Opatija

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

INA Opatija - Slatina
INA Opatija – Zert

Banks in Opatija

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

OTP banka
PBZ

Shopping Malls in Opatija

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Trgovački centar Slatina

Stadiums & Teams in Opatija

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Opatija

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Rudnik Tršće 0.0 $0

Airports Near Opatija

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pula AirportPUYLarge Airport
Rijeka AirportRJKLarge Airport
Portorož AirportPOWMedium Airport
Ajdovščina AirfieldSmall Airport
Andoljšek - Ribnica Ultralight FieldSmall Airport
Cerknica-Marof AirfieldSmall Airport
Črnotiče AirfieldSmall Airport
Divača AirfieldSmall Airport
Gorizia Duca d'Aosta AirfieldSmall Airport
Grobničko Polje AirfieldSmall Airport
Hude Ravne - Dole pri Litiji AirfieldSmall Airport
Medulin Campanoz AirfieldSmall Airport
Novi Lazi AirstripSmall Airport
Podpeč AirfieldSmall Airport
Poreč-Škagacer AirfieldSmall Airport
Postojna AirfieldSmall Airport
Prosecco AirfieldSmall Airport
Šentvid pri Stični AirfieldSmall Airport
Sostro Private AirstripSmall Airport
Trebnje AirfieldSmall Airport
Unije AirfieldSmall Airport
Vrsar Crljenka AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Opatija

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
51410 Opatija

Treatment Centers in Opatija

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centar za rehabilitaciju

Churches & Religious Organizations in Opatija

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
crkva Navještenja Blažene Djevice Marije
crkva svetog Jakova
Kristova crkva

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Area
3.5 km² (1.4 mi²)
Postal Code
51410
Website
opatija.hr/
Twinned With
Balatonfüred, Carmagnola, Castel San Pietro Terme, Ilirska Bistrica, Zakopane

🇭🇷 About Croatia

Capital Zagreb
Population 3,871,833
Area 56,542 km²
GDP (USD) $85,624,153,964
GDP per capita $22,184
HDI 0.878
Life expectancy 78.5 years
Internet users 83.2%
Urban population 57.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Croatian
Calling code +385
TLD .hr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Croatia

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nova Godina
Jan 6 Epiphany Bogojavljenje, Sveta tri kralja
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Uskrs i uskrsni ponedjeljak
Apr 6 Easter Monday Uskrs i uskrsni ponedjeljak
May 1 International Workers' Day Međunarodni praznik rada
May 30 National Day Dan državnosti
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Tijelovo
Jun 22 Anti-Fascist Struggle Day Dan antifašističke borbe
Aug 5 Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders Dan pobjede i domovinske zahvalnosti i Dan hrvatskih branitelja
Aug 15 Assumption Day Velika Gospa
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Dan svih svetih
Nov 18 Remembrance Day Dan sjećanja na žrtve Domovinskog rata
Dec 25 Christmas Day Božić
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Prvi dan po Božiću, Sveti Stjepan, Štefanje, Stipanje

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Frequently Asked Questions About Opatija

What is the population of Opatija?

Opatija has a population of 5,701 residents and is located in Croatia. The population density is 1,284 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Opatija?

Opatija has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 110.3 inches, with 109.2 inches of snow.

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