About La Rioja
Spain's premier wine region with rolling vineyards, medieval monasteries, and exceptional gastronomy.
Cities(2)
Quick Facts
Capital
Logroño
Language
Spanish
Population
NaN
Area (km²)
5,045 km² km²
Timezone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Season
Autumn
Avg. Temperature
13°C°C
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Daylight, UV and air quality in La Rioja
Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.
- Sunrise
- 05:55
- Sunset
- 18:13
- Golden hour
- 17:36
- Blue hour
- 18:41
Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations
Climate in La Rioja month by month
Long-term averages 1991–2020 — what the weather is normally like, not a forecast.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 9° | 10° | 14° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 24° | 19° | 13° | 10° |
| Night | 2° | 2° | 4° | 6° | 9° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 13° | 10° | 5° | 3° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 53 | 47 | 52 | 63 | 59 | 45 | 25 | 26 | 33 | 53 | 66 | 49 |
| Rain days (days) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
| Sunshine (h/day) | 6.5 | 7.9 | 9.3 | 10.3 | 11.3 | 12.1 | 12.6 | 11.8 | 10.4 | 8.4 | 7 | 6.2 |
| Colour shows how well the month suits a trip |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Chance of rain in La Rioja month by month
How often it normally rains — share of days with at least 1 mm, averaged over 1991–2020.
Driest period
June – September
Driest month
July · 17%
Wettest month
April · 40%
Chance of rain
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain probability | 33% | 35% | 34% | 40% | 35% | 26% | 17% | 18% | 23% | 30% | 37% | 32% |
Rain days per month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain days (days) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
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Where to stay in La Rioja
An interactive map of hotels and apartments in La Rioja, from our partner Stay22.
Top Attractions
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Things to do in La Rioja
Tours and activities in La Rioja, from our partner GetYourGuide.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit La Rioja is from April to June and September to October. Spring offers pleasant temperatures for exploring vineyards and medieval villages. Autumn is spectacular during the grape harvest (vendimia) when the vines turn golden and wine festivals take place. Summer is warm but not extreme, while winter can be cold with occasional snow.
Climate Overview
La Rioja has a Mediterranean continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The Ebro Valley is protected by surrounding mountains, creating ideal conditions for wine production. Summers average 25-30°C while winters can drop below freezing. Annual rainfall is moderate (400-500mm), concentrated in spring and autumn.
Monthly Weather Overview
| Month | High °CMax | Low °CMin | Rain mmmm |
|---|---|---|---|
January | 9° | 1° | 30 |
February | 12° | 2° | 25 |
March | 16° | 4° | 30 |
April | 18° | 6° | 45 |
May | 22° | 10° | 50 |
June | 27° | 14° | 35 |
July | 30° | 16° | 20 |
August | 30° | 16° | 25 |
September | 25° | 13° | 30 |
October | 19° | 9° | 40 |
November | 13° | 4° | 35 |
December | 9° | 2° | 30 |
Weather in La Rioja
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