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The Riviera area enjoys a Mediterranean climate wih mild, pleasant, warm and sunny summers and mild winds that cool summer days. The climate is stable, mild and healthy, while the area boasts between 2,400 and 2,500 sunny days a year.
The average air temperature during the winter months is aproximately 10°C (50 F) while the summer temperature usually does not rise above 27° to 29°C (80 to 84 F). This makes the Riviera's average yearly temperature around 15°C (59 F).
It is possible to swim in the sea in early May when the sea temperature reaches about 18°C (64 F). In the summer months it goes up to 26°C (79 F), while in peaceful September it stays in the comfortable range between 18° and 20° C (64 to 68 F).
Even though summer days of the swimming season are very sunny, the temperature never gets to be unbearably hot. Mild wind that is warm and pleasant blows down the Vinodolski channel and cool off the air.
The wind that blows from the continent to the sea (from the north) is called bura. It is cool and has a refreashing effect on hot coastal temperatures. The wind blowing from the sea towards the continent is called jugo and although it can sometimes bring humid weather, it always blows warm sea air.
Other types of wind, such as maestral, levanta, burina and tramontana are especially dear to the sailing enthusiasts.