Climate normals · 1970–2000
La Rioja Climate
La Rioja is a city in Argentina (12) with a population of about 178,872. Its average annual temperature is 18.7°C (66°F), with roughly 353 mm of rain per year.
18.7°C
Avg Temp
353
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
La Rioja Climate
La Rioja has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F) and receives about 353 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.7°C
Avg Temp
353
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 78° | 78 mm |
| February | 24° / 76° | 71 mm |
| March | 22° / 72° | 59 mm |
| April | 18° / 65° | 20 mm |
| May | 14° / 58° | 8 mm |
| June | 11° / 51° | 3 mm |
| July | 10° / 50° | 3 mm |
| August | 13° / 55° | 6 mm |
| September | 16° / 61° | 10 mm |
| October | 21° / 69° | 16 mm |
| November | 23° / 74° | 27 mm |
| December | 26° / 78° | 52 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit La Rioja
The most comfortable months to visit La Rioja are typically October, November and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 33°C high). The coldest is July (near 3°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit La Rioja are typically October, November and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
La Rioja, Argentina has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C and about 353 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in La Rioja average about 33°C (91°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.