Visiting Rijeka by yacht
The Rijeka Carnival, getting around the centre, and sea rules on the Croatian coast.
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When to come
| Season | Months | Daily high | Monthly rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | June to September | 24 to 28 °C | 82 to 165 mm |
| Shoulder | April, May, October | 16 to 21 °C | 102 to 176 mm |
| Off season | November to March | 9 to 13 °C | 104 to 183 mm |
WMO World Weather Information Service, Rijeka station. Season bands are our own estimate.
Rijeka Carnival 2027
Dates from the Rijeka Tourist Board.
22 January 2027
Rijeka Carnival Queen Pageant.
30 January 2027
Children's Carnival Parade.
7 February 2027
International Carnival Parade.
Getting around
The Rijeka Tourist Board says the bus station, the railway station and the maritime terminal are all in the centre of the city.
Rescue and distances
The maritime rescue centre MRCC Rijeka is on call 24 hours a day. In an emergency call 195, use VHF channel 16, or call 112. Yachts must stay more than 50 m from a designated beach and 150 m from a natural beach. Within 150 m of the shore, speed must not exceed 5 knots.
Sources. Checked 7 November 2026.
- WMO World Weather Information Service: Rijeka
- UKSA superyacht salary guide
- Viktor Lenac: Facilities
- Viktor Lenac: Conversions
- ACI Marinas: ACI marina Opatija
- Enter Rijeka: Porto Baroš project
- Novi list: ACI-Gitone deadline, 15 April 2026
- Croatian National Tourist Board: information for boaters
- Ministry of the Sea: nautics
- Ministry of the Interior: do you need a visa
- Visit Rijeka: Rijeka Carnival
- Visit Rijeka: getting around Rijeka
- OpenStreetMap: Porto Baroš and nearby places
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