ArgentinaThe climate of La Rioja
The current climate in La Rioja features temperatures ranging from a high of 35°C to a low of 19°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for La Rioja, Argentina.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in La Rioja in recent years was 45°C in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 7°C in June 2021.
Rainfall amount
On average, La Rioja receives 663 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit La Rioja?
The best time to visit La Rioja for sunny weather is February through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit La Rioja. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of La Rioja
The climate table of La Rioja shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 35 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 34 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 23 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 21 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 138 | 108 | 87 | 44 | 52 | 7,1 | 5,8 | 7,8 | 46 | 19 | 50 | 98 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in La Rioja, Argentina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in La Rioja
Yearly Temperature in La Rioja
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in La Rioja, Argentina. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in La Rioja
Total Yearly Precipitation in La Rioja
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in La Rioja, Argentina. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in La Rioja
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Average weather in La Rioja by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for La Rioja. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.