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Rijeka, Croatia
Primorje-Gorski Kotar · Croatia
Rijeka is a large city in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia with a population of 107,964. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Rijeka
Rijeka is the principal seaport and the third-largest city in Croatia. It is located in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea and in 2021 had a population of 107,964 inhabitants. Historically, because of its strategic position and its excellent deep-water port, the city was fiercely contested, especially between the Holy Roman Empire, the Republic of Venice, the Kingdom of Italy and Yugoslavia, changing rulers and demographics many times over centuries. According to the 2021 census data, 85% of its citizens are Croats, along with small numbers of Serbs, Bosniaks and Italians.
People
Climate
| Population | 107,964 |
| Population Density | 3,239 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3267°, 14.4424° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zagreb |
| Country | 🇭🇷 Croatia |
| State / Province | Primorje-Gorski Kotar |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 110.3 inches (2,802 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 109.2 inches (277 cm) |
About Rijeka
Rijeka is a large city in Croatia (Primorje-Gorski Kotar) with a population of 107,964. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 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.
Climate in Rijeka
Rijeka has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.9°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1458 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below Croatia avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 33.3 sq mi (86.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3267°N, 14.4424°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zagreb |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.9 in |
Rijeka has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (2.6").
Colleges & Universities in Rijeka
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Applied Arts | College | - | Visit → |
| Department of Biotechnology | University | - | Visit → |
| Faculty of Engineering | University | - | Visit → |
| Faculty of Informatics and Digital Technologies | University | - | Visit → |
| Faculty of Mathematics | University | - | Visit → |
| Faculty of Physics | University | - | Visit → |
| Filozofski fakultet | University | - | Visit → |
| Građevinski fakultet | University | - | Visit → |
| Katolički bogoslovni fakultet - Područni studij u Rijeci | University | - | Visit → |
| Medicinski Fakultet | University | - | Visit → |
| Pravni fakultet | University | - | Visit → |
| Trsat Campus | University | - | , |
| Učiteljski fakultet | University | - | Visit → |
| Veleučilište u Rijeci | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Rijeka
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Croatian Gymnasium in Sušak | - | - | - | - |
| Ekonomska škola Mije Mirkovića | - | - | - | - |
| Osnovna škola Brajda | - | - | - | - |
| Osnovna škola Trsat | - | - | - | - |
| Osnovna škola Vežica | - | - | - | - |
| Škola za primjenjenu umjetnost | - | - | - | - |
| Trgovačka i tekstilna škola | - | - | - | - |
| Talijanska osnovna škola Belvedere | - | - | - | - |
| Osnovna škola Kozala | - | - | - | - |
| Osnovna škola Vladimir Gortan | - | - | - | - |
| Osnovna škola Pećine | - | - | - | - |
| Osnovna škola Nikola Tesla | - | - | - | - |
| Osnovna škola "Dolac" | - | - | - | - |
| Katolička osnovna škola Josip Pavlišić | - | - | - | - |
| Centar za odgoj i obrazovanje | - | - | - | - |
| Osnovna škola Centar | - | - | - | - |
| Srednja škola Andrije Ljudevita Adamića | - | - | - | - |
| Graditeljska škola za industriju i obrt | - | - | - | - |
| Građevinska tehnička škola Rijeka | - | - | - | - |
| Prva riječka hrvatska gimnazija | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnazija Andrije Mohorovičića Rijeka | - | - | - | - |
| Medicinska škola u Rijeci | - | - | - | - |
| Centar tehničke kulture Rijeka | - | - | - | - |
| Srednja talijanska škola Rijeka | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rijeka
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otvoreni radio - Uživo | pop | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Otvoreni Radio | croatian, easy listening | AAC 48 kbps | |
| 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 | |
| Otvoreni Radio - Fitness | fitness | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Gorski kotar | folk, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Labin | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Pomorski Radio Bakar | mix | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Korzo | local music, pop | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Otvoreni Radio - Hot | hits, hot hits | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Otvoreni Radio - Love | love songs | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Otvoreni Radio - Chill | chill, chillout | AAC 48 kbps | |
| RADIO KASTAV | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Rijeka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Peek & Poke" old computers museum | ||||
| City of Rijeka museum | ||||
| City of Rijeka museum | ||||
| Crikvenica Municipal Museum | ||||
| Etno Kuca Vribnik | ||||
| Exportdrvo | ||||
| Hrvatski muzej turizma | ||||
| Interpretacijski centar Grobnik | ||||
| Kuća halubajskega zvočara | ||||
| Kuća kostrenskih pomoraca | ||||
| Kućica od ribari | ||||
| 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 Rijeka
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dječja knjižnica 'Beli kamik' | 0.0 | |||||
| GRADSKA KNIZNIKA BAKAR | 0.0 | |||||
| Gradska knjižnica - Dom lijepe književnosti | 0.0 | |||||
| Gradska knjižnica - periodika | 0.0 | |||||
| Gradska knjižnica (Dječji odjel "Stribor") | 0.0 | |||||
| Gradska knjižnica Opatija - ogranak Matulji | 0.0 | |||||
| Gradska knjižnica Rijeka, ogranak Trsat | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Kastav | 0.0 | |||||
| NARODNA KNJIŽNICA I ČITAONICA HALUBAJSKA ZORA | 0.0 | |||||
| Sveučilišna knjižnica | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rijeka
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribarnica | |||||
| Tržnica 1 | |||||
| Tržnica 2 | |||||
| Tržnica Brajda | |||||
| Tržnica Donja Vežica | |||||
| Tržnica Lovran | |||||
| Tržnica Opatija | |||||
| Tržnica Šegota |
Hotels in Rijeka
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rijeka
68 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rijeka
78 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Rijeka
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Rijeka
5 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Rijeka
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Rijeka
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Rijeka
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Rijeka
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Rijeka
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Rijeka
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Rijeka
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rijeka
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rijeka
22 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Rijeka
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Rijeka
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Rijeka
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Rijeka
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudnik Tršće | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Rijeka
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pula Airport | PUY | Large Airport |
| Rijeka Airport | RJK | Large Airport |
| Ajdovščina Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Andoljšek - Ribnica Ultralight Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cerknica-Marof Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Črnotiče Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Divača Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grobničko Polje Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hude Ravne - Dole pri Litiji Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Medulin Campanoz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Novi Lazi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Novo Mesto Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Podpeč Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Postojna Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Prosecco Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Šentvid pri Stični Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sostro Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Trebnje Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Unije Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rijeka
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 51000 Rijeka | |
| 51101 Hrvatska pošta | |
| 51103 Rijeka | |
| 51104 Rijeka | |
| 51107 Rijeka | |
| 51109 Rijeka | |
| 51110 Rijeka | |
| 51116 Rijeka |
Treatment Centers in Rijeka
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centar za rehabilitaciju |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rijeka
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Crkva Sv Mihovil | |
| Crkva sv. Fabijana i Sebastijana u Rijeci | |
| crkva Svete Obitelji | |
| crkva svete Terezije od Djeteta Isusa | |
| crkva svetih Ćirila i Metoda | |
| Crkva svetog Jeronima | |
| crkva svetog Jurja mučenika | |
| crkva svetog Nikole | |
| crkva svetog velikomučenika Georgija | |
| crkva Uznesenja Blažene Djevice Marije | |
| kapela svete Katarine | |
| Kapela zavjetnih darova | |
| Kristova Crkva | |
| Reformni pokret Adventista sedmog dana | |
| Rijeka Cathedral | |
| Sanctuary of the Mother of God Trsat | |
| St. Romuald and All Saints | |
| The Capucin Church of Our Lady of Lourdes | |
| Židovska sinagoga |
Explore Near Rijeka
Quick Facts
Around Rijeka
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Rijeka
121 places within 15 km
- • Liburnijski Limes / Rimski Zid
- • Tarsatički principij
- • Bivio
- • Brajdica
- • Dog beach
- • Doričići dog beach
- • Glavanovo
- + 15 more
- • Grad Grobnik
- • Gradina Gradac
- • Gradska kula
- • Kaštel Hreljin
- • Palača Municipija
- + 1 more
- • 051 210
- • 051 326
- • Höhle K051 598
- • Izvor Klara
- • Jama
- + 4 more
- • Utvrda Almis
- • Utvrda Solin
- • Beljač
- • Beljavina
- • Biljin
- • Blažićev vrh
- • Bočina
- + 63 more
- • Gradina
- • Kalac na Dolčine
- • Lansirna rampa za torpeda
- • Liburnijski Limes / Rimski Zid
- • Liburnijski Limes / Rimski Zid
- + 9 more
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Public Holidays in Croatia
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Rijeka
What is the population of Rijeka?
Rijeka has a population of 107,964 residents and is located in Croatia. The population density is 3,239 people per square mile, spread across 33.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rijeka?
Rijeka 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.