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Rioja Weather in August

Rioja in August

The short of it: Rioja in August averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 13 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 21° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 13 h 34 min

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

August in Rioja brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 21°, with about 3.0 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Rioja, with afternoons near 33°. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 34 min in mid-August, 54 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and October.

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

August in Rioja, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 34 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BenahaduxAndalusia2 km S33°21°3.0 mm
GádorAndalusia3 km WNW33°21°3.0 mm
ViatorAndalusia7 km SSE33°21°3.0 mm
Huércal de AlmeríaAndalusia7 km SSE33°21°3.0 mm
Alhama de AlmeríaAndalusia9 km W33°19°4.0 mm
AlmeríaAndalusia12 km S33°21°3.0 mm
TabernasAndalusia13 km NNE34°19°4.0 mm
AguadulceAndalusia18 km SW32°20°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Rioja Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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The height of summer in Rioja, with afternoons near 33°. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 11th 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 August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rioja in August?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Rioja, with afternoons near 33°. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Rioja?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and October.

How long are the days in Rioja in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 34 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 38 min in December to 14 h 41 min in June.

Does it snow in Rioja in August?

Hardly — August nights average 21 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rioja in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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