La Rioja Weather in May

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

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Logroño Ezcaray Haro Calahorra

Thinking about venturing to La Rioja, Spain this May 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 May

La Rioja, Spain is a region in Spain. May in La Rioja generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Zaldierna at 18°C (64°F) to warm in Alfaro at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Alfaro and 7°C (45°F) in Zaldierna.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Alfaro with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to high rainfall in Zaldierna with 112 mm (4.4 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) This monthJune25°C (77°F) July28°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 May

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

Temperature range in La Rioja (May)

Precipitation variation in La Rioja (May)

Logroño

In May Logroño generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Logroño →

Ezcaray

In May Ezcaray generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
227 hours
278 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
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Haro

In May Haro generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
227 hours
278 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Calahorra

In May Calahorra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Santo Domingo de la Calzada

In May Santo Domingo de la Calzada generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
227 hours
278 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Logroño 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Ezcaray 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Haro 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Calahorra 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Santo Domingo de la Calzada 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Arnedillo 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

La Rioja weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, La Rioja, Spain generally has perfect weather conditions. Logroño sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Logroño peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in May, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in La Rioja, Spain during May, with Logroño averaging close to 70 mm (2.8 in).

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

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to La Rioja, Spain. Typically, the climate in Logroño is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Logroño. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.

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