SeasonMapRovinj weather in January
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January in Rovinj: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Rovinj · #1155 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 48/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Rovinj in January
Other months in Rovinj
Rovinj's forum calls late July hot and genuinely busy, though regulars say it's more comfortable after dark than some other Adriatic hotspots. The general Croatian-coast consensus on the forums: July and August can turn stifling by day, so pack for heat and don't expect much of a breeze.
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Rovinj climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 10°C / 50°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sea temperature | 14°C / 56°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 77 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.2 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.7 cm / 0.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Rovinj in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyWinter (Christmas) holidays in Croatia, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Rovinj's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherRovinj's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Rovinj in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Out of season
1 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresThe campsites and most of the seafront restaurants close, though Rovinj keeps more open than the Dalmatian islands because Istrians actually live here year round. Source ↗
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Bura season
15 Nov – 15 Mar · usuallyWind seasonRiskThe northeasterly comes down off the Ucka in gusts that empty the waterfront and shut the small boats. It leaves the clearest air of the year behind it.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Rovinj — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Rovinj?
Rovinj in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Rovinj?
- January in Rovinj: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Rovinj on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
- What is the weather like in Rovinj in January?
- In January, Rovinj averages a daily high of 10.2°C and a low of 3.2°C, with about 77.3 mm of rain over roughly 9.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rovinj in January?
- Rovinj has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in January.
- Does it snow in Rovinj in January?
- Rovinj sees roughly 1.7 cm of snowfall in January.
Other months in Rovinj
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Similar destinations in Southeast Europe — January
Within 300 km: Venice's Carnevale on 31 Jan – 17 Feb, and San Marino's Christmas of Wonders around 22 Nov – 6 Jan.