La Rioja Province Weather in March

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

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La Rioja Talampaya National Park Chilecito Villa Unión

Planning a getaway to La Rioja Province, Argentina this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in La Rioja Province in March

La Rioja Province, Argentina is a region in Argentina. March in La Rioja Province generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Chilecito to 29°C (84°F) in Talampaya National Park. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Talampaya National Park and 14°C (57°F) in Chilecito.

To explore the conditions in La Rioja Province, Argentina in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Villa Unión with an average of 36 mm (1.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Chilecito with 399 mm (16 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this March. For example, La Rioja gets approximately 216 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore La Rioja Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in La Rioja Province - and find the best time to visit. (based on La Rioja)

January31°C (88°F) February29°C (84°F) March27°C (81°F) April24°C (75°F) May20°C (68°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August20°C (68°F) September23°C (73°F) October26°C (79°F) November29°C (84°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in La Rioja Province in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across La Rioja Province.

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 Province

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

Temperature range in La Rioja Province (March)

Precipitation variation in La Rioja Province (March)

La Rioja

In March La Rioja generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
238 hours
216 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in La Rioja →

Talampaya National Park

In March Talampaya National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
29°C (84°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Talampaya National Park →

Chilecito

In March Chilecito generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
238 hours
216 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
384 mm (15 in)
399 mm (16 in)
348 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Chilecito →

Villa Unión

In March Villa Unión generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in La Rioja Province, in Argentina.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
La Rioja 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Talampaya National Park 29°C (84°F) 15°C (59°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Chilecito 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 399 mm (16 in)
Villa Unión 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)

La Rioja Province weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect very good weather across La Rioja Province, Argentina in March. The popular destination of La Rioja averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this month.

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

La Rioja averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 17°C (63°F).

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

La Rioja Province, Argentina sees substantial rainfall in March. La Rioja typically averages about 105 mm (4.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit La Rioja Province, Argentina with overall very good weather in La Rioja. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit La Rioja Province, Argentina is in April, May, August, September, October and November with generally excellent weather in La Rioja. In contrast, January and December tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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