La Rioja Weather in December

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

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Logroño Ezcaray Haro Calahorra

Planning a getaway to La Rioja, Spain this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in La Rioja in December

La Rioja, Spain is a region in Spain. December in La Rioja generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Zaldierna at 9°C (48°F) to mild in Alfaro at 12°C (54°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Alfaro and 1°C (34°F) in Zaldierna.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of La Rioja, Spain, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Alfaro with an average of 37 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Zaldierna with 76 mm (3 in).

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 December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in La Rioja, Spain?

Temperature range in La Rioja (December)

Precipitation variation in La Rioja (December)

Logroño

In December Logroño generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Logroño →

Ezcaray

In December Ezcaray generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
80 hours
87 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Ezcaray →

Haro

In December Haro generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
80 hours
87 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Haro →

Calahorra

In December Calahorra generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
mixed
Climate in Calahorra →

Santo Domingo de la Calzada

In December Santo Domingo de la Calzada generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
80 hours
87 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Logroño 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Ezcaray 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Haro 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Calahorra 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Santo Domingo de la Calzada 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Arnedillo 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)

La Rioja weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect mixed weather across La Rioja, Spain in December. The popular destination of Logroño averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Average temperatures in La Rioja, Spain during December range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 11°C (52°F) in Logroño.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in La Rioja, Spain during December, with Logroño averaging close to 55 mm (2.2 in).

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

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit La Rioja, Spain due to the typically mixed weather in Logroño.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide excellent weather in Logroño. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have less favorable weather conditions.

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