The climate in La Rioja during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in La Rioja and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 21.3°C 70.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 7.7°C 45.9°F |
| Average temperature | 14.5°C 58.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 38 mm 1.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 2 days |
| Sea temperature | 17.4°C 63.3°F |
| Humidity | 65% |
| Windspeed | 6.5kph 4 mph |
On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in La Rioja with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in La Rioja in May 2025.
| Hottest month: | January | 32.7°C 90.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 33mm 1.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | September | 9.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 16.9°C 62.4°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 101mm 4ins |