Average Monthly Sunshine in La Rioja

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that La Rioja receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in La Rioja vary. From a high of 270 hours in December, to a low of 188 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2803 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between December (9.0 hours per day) and June (6.3 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

La Rioja’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

La Rioja enjoys an average of 2803 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

January, La Rioja’s wettest month, receives 145 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 17°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our La Rioja Precipitation page.