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Rioja Weather in March

Rioja in March

The short of it: Rioja in March averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 180 mm (7.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 18° · rain 180 mm · daylight 12 h 9 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: February & July

March in Rioja brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 18°, with about 180 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 180 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 9 min in mid-March.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and July.

Against its neighbours, Rioja runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Soritor, 11 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

March in Rioja, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 47 mm more rain
Versus April
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 9 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SoritorSan Martín Department11 km SE29°18°184 mm
Segunda Jerusalén - AzunguilloSan Martín Department14 km WNW29°18°158 mm
UcraniaSan Martín Department18 km NW29°18°158 mm
Buenos AiresSan Martín Department18 km NNE29°18°192 mm
MoyobambaSan Martín Department21 km E29°18°203 mm
Los AngelesSan Martín Department22 km NE29°18°199 mm
La FloridaSan Martín Department23 km WNW28°17°147 mm
HatumplayaSan Martín Department24 km NNW29°18°166 mm

The Almanac · Rioja Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 180 mm.

Climate of Rioja by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°18°152 mm5 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦
February29°18°133 mm4 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
March29°18°180 mm4 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
April30°18°148 mm4 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦
May29°18°107 mm5 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
June29°17°85 mm4 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
July29°17°79 mm5 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
August29°17°79 mm5 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦
September30°17°113 mm5 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
October30°18°158 mm5 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
November30°18°162 mm5 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦
December30°18°145 mm5 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rioja in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rioja in March?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 180 mm (7.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 180 mm.

Is March a good time to visit Rioja?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are February and July.

How long are the days in Rioja in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 9 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 46 min in June to 12 h 28 min in December.

Does it snow in Rioja in March?

Hardly — March nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rioja in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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