March weather forecast
Rijeka, Croatia

The weather in March signals the transition from winter to spring in Rijeka. It paints a picture of blooming flowers under the pleasantly warm sun that shines longer than it did in February. The ethereal blue Adriatic Sea begins to warm up, with the average sea temperature rising to 11.3°C (52.3°F). The possibility of rainfall also persists this month, while snowfall days drop to 0.2. Overall, March showcases a delightful mix of moderate temperatures and promising rainfall.

Temperature

The arrival of March in Rijeka records an average high-temperature of a fresh 12.6°C (54.7°F), closely related to the 9.9°C (49.8°F) observed in February. Rijeka's temperature lowers to a mean of 5.5°C (41.9°F) during the nights in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Rijeka is 60.4%.

Rainfall

In Rijeka, during March, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 113mm (4.45") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rijeka, there are 130.3 rainfall days, and 1552mm (61.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Rijeka. March is the last month it regularly snows. Throughout March, there are 0.2 snowfall days. Throughout the year, there are 1.4 snowfall days.

Sea temperature

In Rijeka, the average seawater temperature in March is 11.3°C (52.3°F).
Note: Swimming in 11.3°C (52.3°F) is deemed hazardous. Exposure to temperatures below 10°C (50°F) leads to immediate severe cold shock and hyperventilation.

Daylight

In Rijeka, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:29 CET.

Sunshine

In Rijeka, the average sunshine in March is 5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.