Climate

Sveta Nedelja is located at the intersection of the Mediterranean and continental climates with the interesting marine influences of the Raša River valley and the Plomin Bay. Although they are geographically located inland, the places that are under a greater influence of Raša and the Plomin Bay enjoy a climate with Mediterranean features where vegetation that requires a milder climate thrives, while it is too cold for Mediterranean vegetation (olives, for example). On the other hand, places that are located in higher areas or in the shade have pronounced characteristics of the sub-Mediterranean climate, which will mean that the winters are harsher and the summers are milder than by the sea. That is why this is an exceptional place to enjoy the sea, but at the end of the day perfect for retreating to the shade of the interior, which offers gentle winds, cooler nights and more frequent refreshing summer rains.

During winter, temperatures drop below zero and late spring frosts can occur, while snow is very rare. In winter, this area often experiences bura, a cold and dry northern wind that blows from the mountains and inland towards the sea. Spring and autumn are rainy periods with the occasional appearance of longer periods of more stable weather and it can be very foggy in places, and autumn is characterized by the peculiarity of the southern wind or jugo that brings fog, warmer and more humid weather, and gloomy skies. Summers are warm, clear and mostly dry, and the amount of precipitation increases proportionately as you move inland from the sea.