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Rioja Weather in September

Rioja in September

The short of it: Rioja in September averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain and about 12 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 17° · rain 17 mm · daylight 12 h 22 min

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

Thirty years of records give Rioja an average September high of 29°, a low of 17° and some 17 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from August to about 29°, with nights near 17°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 22 min in mid-September, 72 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates September 4 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 September. Benahadux, 2 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

September in Rioja, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus August
4° colder, 14 mm more rain
Versus October
5° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 22 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BenahaduxAndalusia2 km S29°17°17 mm
GádorAndalusia3 km WNW29°17°17 mm
ViatorAndalusia7 km SSE29°18°16 mm
Huércal de AlmeríaAndalusia7 km SSE29°18°16 mm
Alhama de AlmeríaAndalusia9 km W28°16°19 mm
AlmeríaAndalusia12 km S29°18°17 mm
TabernasAndalusia13 km NNE29°16°19 mm
AguadulceAndalusia18 km SW29°17°16 mm

The Almanac · Rioja Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from August to about 29°, with nights near 17°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 8th 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 September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rioja in September?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from August to about 29°, with nights near 17°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Rioja?

The Almanac gives September 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are April and October.

How long are the days in Rioja in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 22 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 September?

Hardly — September nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rioja in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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