Rioja Weather in December

In Rioja, December brings high daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to 16°C (61°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Rioja in December

Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month, with 167 mm (6.6 in) on average. Rainfall intensity is on the higher side this month. Expect more substantial showers rather than light, passing rain.

Temperature in Rioja in December

Rioja in December gets highs of 26°C (79°F) during the day and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night. This gives the month a fairly typical daily rhythm, with warmer afternoons and more comfortable nights. Nights drop to around 16°C (61°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.

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