Rioja in May

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C. Very wet: about 24 rainy days.

25°CAvg high
15°CAvg low
24Rainy days (114 mm)
11:43 hDaylight
06:13Sunrise · 17:57 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C
  • Very wet: about 24 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.9 days)

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.9 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

24° 16° J 24° 16° F 24° 16° M 25° 15° A 25° 15° M 24° 14° J 24° 14° J 25° 14° A 26° 14° S 26° 15° O 25° 16° N 24° 16° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 24°C16°C148 mm 23– – 6.1
February 24°C16°C154 mm 23– – 6.1
March 24°C16°C196 mm 26– – 6.1
April 25°C15°C159 mm 25– – 6.1
May 25°C15°C114 mm 24– – 6.1
June 24°C14°C70 mm 18– – 6.7
July 24°C14°C54 mm 14– – 7.2
August 25°C14°C42 mm 12– – 7.4
September 26°C14°C55 mm 14– – 7.2
October 26°C15°C117 mm 21– – 6.2
November 25°C16°C166 mm 25– – 6.1
December 24°C16°C152 mm 25– – 6.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Rioja in May?

Daytime highs average 25°C and nights about 15°C.

When is the best time to visit Rioja?

The best months are August, July, September.