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La Rioja in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit La Rioja in October 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether October is a good month to travel to La Rioja, Argentina.

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La Rioja in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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La Rioja in October in summary
Ideal weather
Min 16°C Max 26°C 64 mm 4 day(s) 64% 15% UV 6 11.3 h/day
Best activities in October
Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesGastronomy
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 06:49 19:37
Hourly weather

Average weather in La Rioja in October 2026

Ideal weather

The weather in La Rioja in October 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in October. This allows you to forecast the weather in October 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of La Rioja in October

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in La Rioja in October.

Temperatures and rain in La Rioja in October

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in October.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of October is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in La Rioja in October

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of La Rioja in October

Check the seasonal normals in La Rioja in October and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
October
Weather data September October November
Outside temperature
Average temperature 17.5°C 21.0°C 24.0°C
Maximum temperature 22.0°C 25.6°C 28.4°C
Minimum temperature 13.0°C 16.3°C 19.6°C
Record maximum temperature 36.0°C
(2017)
40.0°C
(2009)
39.0°C
(2009)
Record low temperature 2.0°C
(2016)
4.0°C
(2015)
7.0°C
(2016)
Number of days at +30° 2 day(s)
(7%)
6 day(s)
(19%)
12 day(s)
(40%)
Number of days at +18° 25 day(s)
(83%)
30 day(s)
(97%)
30 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 14 km/h 15 km/h 15 km/h
Wind temperature 12.6°C 16.2°C 19.6°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 23.7 mm 63.7 mm 151.1 mm
Number of days with precipitation 6 day(s)
(20%)
10 day(s)
(32%)
16 day(s)
(53%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 1 day(s)
(4%)
4 day(s)
(14%)
8 day(s)
(27%)
Record precipitation in one day 26.0 mm
(2018)
43.9 mm
(2017)
92.4 mm
(2018)
Other weather data
Humidity 60% 64% 65%
Visibility 9.8 km 9.7 km 9.5 km
Cloud cover 13% 15% 18%
UV index 5 6 6
Daily sunshine 11h 11h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 07h25 06h49 06h24
Sunset time 19h20 19h37 20h00
Day length 11h55 12h48 13h36
Our opinion on the climate in October
The review of Where And When ideal weather ideal weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in La Rioja in October?

Best activities in October
Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesGastronomy
Observed weather

What was the weather like in La Rioja in October last?

Find the observed weather calendar in La Rioja in October 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
16°C20°C0.4 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
16°C25°C0.0 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
19°C34°C0.0 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
22°C36°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
19°C28°C0.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
11°C19°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
12°C22°C0.0 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
14°C26°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
15°C31°C0.0 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
17°C28°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
20°C30°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
15°C24°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
14°C30°C0.0 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
18°C28°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
19°C29°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
21°C30°C0.4 mm
17
Light rain shower
21°C27°C0.6 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
18°C20°C0.8 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
17°C29°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
18°C29°C0.0 mm
21
Clear/Sunny
20°C30°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
21°C29°C0.1 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
21°C30°C0.0 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C0.6 mm
25
Partly Cloudy
17°C21°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
15°C28°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
17°C23°C3.4 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
10°C12°C1.0 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
8°C17°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
12°C24°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
16°C24°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near La Rioja in October?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to La Rioja in October: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, this is one of the best times. The weather conditions are ideal in La Rioja in October, which places this month 3th out of 12. Expect, however, more crowds and higher prices.

Expect an average of 26°C during the day and 16°C at night, with about 64 mm of precipitation spread over 4 rainy days.

Expect about 11.3 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes and Gastronomy. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in Moderate crowds, with an index of 41/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in La Rioja are: March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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