Sea temperature - Moščenička Draga

The sea temperature in Moščenička Draga is not much different from the sea temperature in Opatija, however, big differences in sea temperature can be noticed between sea temperature in Moščenička Draga and sea temperature in Rijeka even though the two places are very close. The wind and the Učka mountain that looms over the town have a great influence on the sea temperature in Moščenička Draga. Učka protects Moščenička Draga from a lot of rainfall, so the sea temperature in Moščenička Draga is more prone to less oscillation throughout the year. In summer, the average sea temperature in Moščenička Draga is around 22 degrees Celsius (71.6 degrees Fahrenheit) while in winter months the sea temperature in Moščenička Draga can drop to as low as 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit), so swimming in January and December is not recommended. The sea temperature in Moščenička Draga follows the average sea temperature in Kvarner and is very similar to the average sea temperature in the Republic of Croatia.