La Rioja Province weather in January
Thinking about venturing to La Rioja Province this January 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 January?
La Rioja Province is a region in Argentina. January in La Rioja Province generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During January, summer is in full swing.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Chilecito at 25°C to very warm in La Rioja at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in La Rioja and 15°C in Chilecito. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in La Rioja Province. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Villa Unión with an average of 51 mm to heavy rainfall in Chilecito with 398 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in La Rioja. Meanwhile, La Rioja enjoys close to 266 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in La Rioja Province for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our La Rioja Province climate page.
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Popular destinations in La Rioja Province
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Average weather in La Rioja
In January La Rioja generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Chilecito
In January Chilecito generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Villa Unión
In January Villa Unión generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit La Rioja Province?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit La Rioja Province due to the typically tolerable weather in La Rioja.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in La Rioja. In contrast, January and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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