La Rioja Province Weather in January

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

Planning a journey to La Rioja Province, Argentina 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 Province in January

La Rioja Province, Argentina is a region in Argentina. La Rioja Province, Argentina offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During January, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Chilecito at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Talampaya National Park at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Talampaya National Park and 15°C (59°F) in Chilecito. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in La Rioja Province, Argentina. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For a closer look at conditions across La Rioja Province, Argentina, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Villa Unión with an average of 51 mm (2 in) to heavy rainfall in Chilecito with 398 mm (16 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, La Rioja receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. La Rioja sees close to 266 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in La Rioja Province in January

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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 Province

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in La Rioja Province, Argentina?

Temperature range in La Rioja Province (January)

Precipitation variation in La Rioja Province (January)

La Rioja

In January La Rioja generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
266 hours
238 hours
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions

Talampaya National Park

In January Talampaya National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
35°C (95°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions

Chilecito

In January Chilecito generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
266 hours
238 hours
Monthly rainfall
339 mm (13 in)
398 mm (16 in)
384 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions

Villa Unión

In January Villa Unión generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
51 mm (2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
La Rioja 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Talampaya National Park 35°C (95°F) 21°C (70°F) 173 mm (6.8 in)
Chilecito 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 398 mm (16 in)
Villa Unión 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 51 mm (2 in)

La Rioja Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in La Rioja Province, Argentina in January?

In January, La Rioja Province, Argentina generally has unpleasant weather conditions. La Rioja sees daytime temperatures near 31°C (88°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in La Rioja Province, Argentina in January?

Average temperatures in La Rioja Province, Argentina during January range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 31°C (88°F) in La Rioja.

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

La Rioja typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 145 mm (5.7 in) on average across La Rioja Province, Argentina.

Is January a Good Time to Visit La Rioja Province, Argentina?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit La Rioja Province, Argentina 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 unpleasant weather conditions.

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