When is the best time to go to La Rioja?

When is the best time to go to La Rioja? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in La Rioja are March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, November and December
  • La Rioja has dry periods in July and August
  • The coldest months are June and July
  • January is the rainiest month


Annual weather in La Rioja

For full information about the climate and weather in La Rioja a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 74°F/88°F
11.6in
February 72°F/85°F
9in
March 67°F/81°F
4.8in
April 61°F/72°F
2.3in
May 54°F/63°F
0.9in
June 49°F/58°F
0.4in
July 47°F/58°F
0.3in
August 52°F/65°F
0.2in
September 58°F/72°F
0.9in
October 63°F/79°F
2.5in
November 68°F/85°F
6in
December 72°F/86°F
8.6in


Weather and climate in La Rioja

La Rioja enjoys a steppe (or semi-arid) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in La Rioja is 74°F (ranging from 58°F in june to 88°F in january). Annual rainfall is 47.4in, with a minimum of 0.2in in august and a maximum of 11.6in in january.
  • Between january and december the climate is favorable. The temperature rises to 86°F.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in La Rioja

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of La Rioja: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in La Rioja

Find out when La Rioja has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in La Rioja

  • Very low season in La Rioja
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February, March and June.
  • Low season in La Rioja
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, May and December.
  • High season in La Rioja
    The number of visitors to La Rioja is high in: April, August, September, October and November.
  • Peak season in La Rioja
    The largest number of tourists visiting La Rioja is during: July.

Figure: Visitor index for La Rioja month by month



Best time for low prices in La Rioja

Average prices of hotels in La Rioja month by month

Generally, August is the month with the lowest hotel prices in La Rioja. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, October is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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