Weather in August in La Rioja Province
Thinking about venturing to La Rioja Province this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in La Rioja Province in August?
La Rioja Province is a region in Argentina. August in La Rioja Province generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Chilecito at 18°C to pleasant in La Rioja at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in La Rioja and 5°C in Chilecito.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Villa Unión with an average of 12 mm to high rainfall in Chilecito with 148 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 252 hours of sunshine in La Rioja. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at August's conditions in La Rioja Province, see the map below. For a more detailed look at La Rioja Province's yearly weather, check out our La Rioja Province climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 3 most popular destinations in La Rioja Province?
La Rioja
In August La Rioja generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Chilecito
In August Chilecito generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Villa Unión
In August Villa Unión generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit La Rioja Province?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to La Rioja Province. Typically, the climate in La Rioja is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit La Rioja Province is in April, May, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in La Rioja. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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