La Rioja Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in La Rioja, Spain in August.

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Logroño Ezcaray Haro Calahorra

Thinking about venturing to La Rioja, Spain this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in La Rioja in August

La Rioja, Spain is a region in Spain. August in La Rioja generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with moderate precipitation. August is a summer month.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Zaldierna at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Alfaro at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Alfaro and 12°C (54°F) in Zaldierna. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in La Rioja, Spain. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To explore the conditions in La Rioja, Spain in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Aldeanueva de Ebro with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to moderate rainfall in San Román de Cameros with 55 mm (2.2 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Logroño typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Explore La Rioja by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in La Rioja — and find the best time to visit. (based on Logroño)

January10°C (50°F) February12°C (54°F) March15°C (59°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October20°C (68°F) November14°C (57°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in La Rioja in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across La Rioja.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in La Rioja

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in La Rioja, Spain?

Temperature range in La Rioja (August)

Precipitation variation in La Rioja (August)

Logroño

In August Logroño generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Logroño →

Ezcaray

In August Ezcaray generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
320 hours
293 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ezcaray →

Haro

In August Haro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
320 hours
293 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Haro →

Calahorra

In August Calahorra generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Calahorra →

Santo Domingo de la Calzada

In August Santo Domingo de la Calzada generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
320 hours
293 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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In our records: Spain August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Spain in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Spain reached 47°C (117°F) in Seville on August 1, 2003.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in La Rioja in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Logroño 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Ezcaray 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Haro 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Calahorra 31°C (88°F) 16°C (61°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Santo Domingo de la Calzada 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Arnedillo 28°C (82°F) 14°C (57°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)

La Rioja weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in La Rioja, Spain in August?

In August, La Rioja, Spain generally has perfect weather conditions. Logroño sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in La Rioja, Spain in August?

Average temperatures in La Rioja, Spain during August range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Logroño.

Does La Rioja, Spain get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in La Rioja, Spain during August, with Logroño averaging close to 33 mm (1.3 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit La Rioja, Spain?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to La Rioja, Spain. Typically, the climate in Logroño is perfect.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Logroño. In contrast, January tends to have poor weather conditions.

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