La Rioja Weather in January

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

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Logroño Ezcaray Haro Calahorra

Planning a journey to La Rioja, Spain this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in La Rioja in January

La Rioja, Spain is a region in Spain. January in La Rioja generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in Zaldierna to 12°C (54°F) in Alfaro. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Alfaro and 0°C (32°F) in Zaldierna. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in La Rioja, Spain. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in La Rioja, Spain, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Alfaro with an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Zaldierna with 81 mm (3.2 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 January

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

Temperature range in La Rioja (January)

Precipitation variation in La Rioja (January)

Logroño

In January Logroño 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Logroño →

Ezcaray

In January Ezcaray generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
80 hours
87 hours
117 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Ezcaray →

Haro

In January Haro 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
80 hours
87 hours
117 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Haro →

Calahorra

In January Calahorra 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
Climate in Calahorra →

Santo Domingo de la Calzada

In January Santo Domingo de la Calzada 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
80 hours
87 hours
117 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
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In our records: Spain January extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Spain dropped to -12°C (10°F) in Madrid on January 12, 2021.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Spain was -3°C (27°F) in San Sebastián on January 8, 1985.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Logroño 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Ezcaray 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Haro 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Calahorra 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Santo Domingo de la Calzada 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Arnedillo 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 50 mm (2 in)

La Rioja weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, La Rioja, Spain generally has less favorable weather conditions. Logroño sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Logroño peak at roughly 10°C (50°F) in January, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Logroño averages just 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for La Rioja, Spain.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly excellent weather in Logroño. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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