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Rioja Weather in May

Rioja in May

The short of it: Rioja in May averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 51 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 107 mm · daylight 11 h 51 min

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

May in Rioja brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 18°, with about 107 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 107 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 51 min in mid-May.

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

Against its neighbours, Rioja runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Soritor, 11 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Rioja, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 41 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 51 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SoritorSan Martín Department11 km SE29°17°102 mm
Segunda Jerusalén - AzunguilloSan Martín Department14 km WNW29°18°110 mm
UcraniaSan Martín Department18 km NW29°18°109 mm
Buenos AiresSan Martín Department18 km NNE29°18°107 mm
MoyobambaSan Martín Department21 km E29°18°102 mm
Los AngelesSan Martín Department22 km NE29°18°109 mm
La FloridaSan Martín Department23 km WNW28°17°108 mm
HatumplayaSan Martín Department24 km NNW29°18°116 mm

The Almanac · Rioja Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 107 mm, the 9th wettest month.

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 May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rioja in May?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 107 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Rioja?

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

How long are the days in Rioja in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 51 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 May?

Hardly — May nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rioja in May?

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

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