Rioja, Spain experiences average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 4 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records.
Rioja, Spain Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Rioja, Spain. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Sep 
Wetter season: Mar–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
8.2/10
Best: May, June, October
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 24°C / 15°C
Feels Like 24°C / 15°C
Rainy Days 4
Rainfall 26 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 63%
Wind Speed 11 km/h
Dew Point 12°C
Snow Days 1 days
Hottest Month
33°C
July
Avg Low23°C
Rain0days
Coldest Month
8°C
January
Avg High17°C
Rain4days
Driest Month
0days
July
Avg High33°C
Avg Low23°C
Windiest Month
13 km/h
March (Gusts 44)
Sea Temperature
16°C – 27°C
Warmest water: August (
27.3°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, March, July, August due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:51
Daylight 14.7h
Sunset 21:32
Live conditions—
Rioja on the map · live conditions
Rioja, Spain
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- City
- Rioja
- Population
- 1.3K
- Coordinates
- 36.95°, -2.46°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 7 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 1 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 5 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 4 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 17°C / 8°C . Feb: 18°C / 9°C . Mar: 19°C / 10°C . Apr: 21°C / 13°C . May: 25°C / 16°C . Jun: 29°C / 20°C . Jul: 33°C / 23°C . Aug: 33°C / 24°C . Sep: 29°C / 20°C . Oct: 25°C / 17°C . Nov: 20°C / 12°C . Dec: 17°C / 9°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 21 mm. Feb: 15 mm. Mar: 62 mm. Apr: 38 mm. May: 41 mm. Jun: 13 mm. Jul: 3 mm. Aug: 9 mm. Sep: 23 mm. Oct: 35 mm. Nov: 23 mm. Dec: 28 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 69%. Feb: 66%. Mar: 66%. Apr: 64%. May: 58%. Jun: 52%. Jul: 52%. Aug: 55%. Sep: 64%. Oct: 68%. Nov: 69%. Dec: 73%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 10 km/h . Feb: 11 km/h . Mar: 13 km/h . Apr: 13 km/h . May: 12 km/h . Jun: 12 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 11 km/h . Sep: 11 km/h . Oct: 10 km/h . Nov: 10 km/h . Dec: 10 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 11h. May: 13h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 9h. Dec: 8h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 16°C . Feb: 16°C . Mar: 16°C . Apr: 17°C . May: 19°C . Jun: 22°C . Jul: 26°C . Aug: 27°C . Sep: 25°C . Oct: 21°C . Nov: 18°C . Dec: 17°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 1 days. Feb: 1 days. Mar: 1 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 1 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 34°C | Jul · 33°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 8°C | Jan · 8°C |
| Wettest month | Mar 2025 · 98 mm | Mar · 62 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 14 km/h | Mar · 13 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Good 
February
Good March
Good April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Good August
Good September
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C / 8°C | 14°C / 6°C | 4days (21 mm) Good | 8.3h Good | 69% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| February | 18°C / 9°C | 16°C / 7°C | 4days (15 mm) Good | 9.4h Good | 66% Muggy | 4.3 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| March | 19°C / 10°C | 18°C / 8°C | 9days (62 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 5.4 High | Good | View Details |
| April | 21°C / 13°C | 21°C / 11°C | 7days (38 mm) Good | 11.3h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 6.9 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 25°C / 16°C | 26°C / 16°C | 6days (41 mm) Good | 12.7h Excellent | 58% Moderate | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 29°C / 20°C | 31°C / 21°C | 2days (13 mm) Excellent | 13.4h Excellent | 52% Moderate | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 33°C / 23°C | 35°C / 25°C | 0days (3 mm) Excellent | 13.3h Excellent | 52% Moderate | 8.2 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August | 33°C / 24°C | 35°C / 26°C | 1days (9 mm) Excellent | 12.3h Excellent | 55% Moderate | 7.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| September | 29°C / 20°C | 30°C / 22°C | 4days (23 mm) Good | 11.1h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 25°C / 17°C | 25°C / 17°C | 6days (35 mm) Good | 9.7h Good | 68% Muggy | 4.8 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 20°C / 12°C | 19°C / 11°C | 5days (23 mm) Good | 8.7h Good | 69% Muggy | 3.6 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 17°C / 9°C | 16°C / 8°C | 5days (28 mm) Good | 8h Good | 73% Muggy | 2.9 Moderate | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Rioja are May, June, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Rioja, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Rioja is July, with average daytime highs of 33°C (91°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Rioja is January, with average overnight lows of 8°C (46°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Rioja is March, averaging 62mm of precipitation across 9 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Rioja receives approximately 128 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Rioja.
The least favorable months to visit Rioja are January, March, July, August, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider May, June, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Rioja is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Rioja is 63%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes — sea temperatures in June, July, August, September average 25°C (77°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Yes, Rioja receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 1 cm (0 in) of accumulation, with about 0 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Rioja are 11 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 13 km/h (8 mph) (gusts up to 44 km/h / 27 mph).
Rioja averages 11 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 37%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Rioja is 12°C (54°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Rioja has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Rioja ranges from 15°C (59°F) to 24°C (75°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Rioja. It earns a climate score of 10/10 with Excellent.
For June in Rioja, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 29°C (85°F) and 2 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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