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Rioja Weather in February

Rioja in February

The short of it: Rioja in February averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 10 h 47 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 17° · low 6° · rain 22 mm · daylight 10 h 47 min

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

Thirty years of records give Rioja an average February high of 17°, a low of 6° and some 22 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 47 min in mid-February, 54 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates February 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and October.

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

February in Rioja, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus March
3° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 47 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BenahaduxAndalusia2 km S17°6°22 mm
GádorAndalusia3 km WNW17°6°22 mm
ViatorAndalusia7 km SSE18°7°20 mm
Huércal de AlmeríaAndalusia7 km SSE18°7°20 mm
Alhama de AlmeríaAndalusia9 km W15°4°30 mm
AlmeríaAndalusia12 km S17°7°23 mm
TabernasAndalusia13 km NNE16°5°25 mm
AguadulceAndalusia18 km SW17°6°24 mm

The Almanac · Rioja Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like January: highs about 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 5th 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 February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rioja in February?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Rioja?

The Almanac gives February 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are April and October.

How long are the days in Rioja in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 47 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 February?

Hardly — February nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rioja in February?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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