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Rioja Weather in April

Rioja in April

The short of it: Rioja in April averages a high of 22 °C (71 °F) and a low of 10 °C (51 °F), with 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain and about 13 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 10° · rain 20 mm · daylight 13 h 6 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: April & October

Thirty years of records give Rioja an average April high of 22°, a low of 10° and some 20 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 22°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 6 min in mid-April, 74 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates April 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Rioja runs about middling and wetter than most in April. Benahadux, 2 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

April in Rioja, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus March
2° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus May
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 6 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BenahaduxAndalusia2 km S22°10°20 mm
GádorAndalusia3 km WNW22°10°20 mm
ViatorAndalusia7 km SSE22°11°18 mm
Huércal de AlmeríaAndalusia7 km SSE22°11°18 mm
Alhama de AlmeríaAndalusia9 km W20°9°27 mm
AlmeríaAndalusia12 km S21°11°19 mm
TabernasAndalusia13 km NNE22°9°24 mm
AguadulceAndalusia18 km SW21°10°20 mm

The Almanac · Rioja Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like March: highs about 22°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Rioja by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°6°27 mm13 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
February17°6°22 mm14 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
March20°8°21 mm15 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
April22°10°20 mm15 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°14°15 mm14 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
June30°17°7.0 mm14 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
July33°20°1.0 mm13 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦
August33°21°3.0 mm12 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦✦
September29°17°17 mm12 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
October25°14°25 mm11 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
November19°9°28 mm12 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
December17°7°29 mm13 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rioja in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rioja in April?

Days average 22 °C (71 °F) and nights 10 °C (51 °F), with about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 22°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Rioja?

The Almanac gives April 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Rioja in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 6 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 38 min in December to 14 h 41 min in June.

Does it snow in Rioja in April?

Hardly — April nights average 10 °C (51 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rioja in April?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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