La Rioja Climate by Month
The climate in La Rioja is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In La Rioja, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in January to a moderate 17°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 5°C in July.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, La Rioja receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 842 mm. The seasons in La Rioja, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives high rainfall, with an average of 145 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 9 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 16 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
La Rioja enjoys sunny spells year-round. December sees up to 9.0 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in La Rioja.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit La Rioja in Argentina
During the months of April, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
January has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 145 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 270 hours of sunshine.
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