Andalusia, Spain
Rioja
Rioja is a village in Andalusia, Spain. It has a population of about 1,609 (2025). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now21°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population1,609
Local time18:50
36.95° N, 2.46° WElevation 133 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code04260October: high / low26° / 15°
Rain this month28mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Rioja at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:24 · 19:2611 h 01 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 17:45Next holiday2 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in August
Coolest month6°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
33 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
2 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 13 km
Weather in Rioja
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 3 km/h · humidity 68%
Today22 Oct27°13°
Fri23 Oct27°14°
Sat24 Oct26°13°
Sun25 Oct27°12°
Mon26 Oct30°15°
Tue27 Oct28°15°
Wed28 Oct31°16°
Thu29 Oct28°15°
Fri30 Oct27°15°
Sat31 Oct27°16°
When to go to Rioja
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 89 | 91 | 89 | 89 | 85 | 72 | 61 | 58 | 69 | 85 | 86 | 91 |
| High | 18° | 19° | 21° | 23° | 27° | 31° | 34° | 34° | 30° | 26° | 21° | 18° |
| Low | 6° | 7° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 10° | 8° |
| Rain (mm) | 30 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 28 | 33 | 33 |
| Wet days | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
What's on in Rioja
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Rioja
2.9 km
Caz y Cubo del Molino de Araoz13 km
Cargadero de mineral El AlquifeBuilt 1902
12 km
Iglesia Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la EncarnaciónBuilt 1500
12 km
Estación de autobuses de AlmeríaBuilt 1952
12 km
Alcazaba y Murallas del Cerro de San Cristóbal
12 km
Edificio del Círculo Mercantil e Industrial y Teatro CervantesBuilt 1921Museum12 km
Museo de AlmeríaBuilt 1933
Museum12 km
Centro Andaluz de la FotografíaBuilt 1992Outdoors around Rioja
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Castillo de TabernasViewpoints
0.4 kmBalneario San NicolásHot springs & thermal baths
0.5 kmCamper Park Sierra AlhamillaCamp sites
2 kmFort Bravo / Texas HollywoodTheme parks
2.7 kmZona AcuáticaWater parks
4.8 kmReserva Zoológica Oasys MiniHollywoodZoos
5 kmNature around Rioja
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Rioja
Earthquakes around Rioja
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195011magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record40within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.8Dúrcal 4 km ←1954 · 102 km
6.3Nigüelas 1 km ↓2010 · 96 km
5.6Las Marinas 12 km ↘1978 · 34 km
5.3Castillo de Locubín 4 km ↑1951 · 148 km
Towns and villages around Rioja
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Benahadux2.3 kmGádor2.8 kmPechina4 kmEl Chuche5.7 kmSierra Alhamilla6.1 kmSanta Fe de Mondújar6.9 kmViator6.9 kmHuércal de Almería7 kmAlhama de Almería9.5 kmEl Barranco de Amatisteros9.5 kmEl Mamí11 kmAlmería12 kmAlhabia12 kmLoma Cabrera12 kmLa Vega de Acá12 kmAlicún13 kmTerque13 kmHuécija13 kmTabernas13 kmAlsodux13 kmLa Garrofa14 kmFuente Santa14 kmEl Bobar14 kmEnix14 kmBentarique15 kmSanta Cruz de Marchena15 kmSanta Cruz15 km
Rioja from above
Around Rioja38 places to see, do and reach nearby
Canteras de San Roque Norte y Cantera-cueva del CovarrónNature12 kmCanteras califalesNature11 kmBalsa de la ChanataNature21 kmNueva AlmeríaNature14 kmEl PerdigalNature15 kmLas AmoladerasNature22 kmPlaya del CharcoNature25 kmEl ZapilloNature13 kmPico del BuitreMountain38 kmPolardaMountain35 kmPeñón de PolardaMountain34 kmCalar AltoMountain32 kmMorrón de la ParraMountain35 kmColoradosMountain35 kmCaz y Cubo del Molino de AraozMonument2.9 kmCargadero de mineral El AlquifeMonument13 kmIglesia Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la EncarnaciónMonument12 kmEstación de autobuses de AlmeríaMonument12 kmAlcazaba y Murallas del Cerro de San CristóbalMonument12 kmEdificio del Círculo Mercantil e Industrial y Teatro CervantesMonument12 kmPlaza de toros de AlmeríaMonument11 kmBiblioteca Pública Provincial de Almería Francisco VillaespesaMonument12 kmMuseo de AlmeríaMuseum12 kmCentro Andaluz de la FotografíaMuseum12 kmDoña Pakyta Art MuseumMuseum12 kmMuseo de Arte de AlmeríaMuseum12 kmCasa del CineMuseum11 kmGádorStation2.3 kmHuércal-ViatorStation7.3 kmGérgalStation22 kmTerminal portuariaFerry port12 kmPuerto Comercial de AlmeríaFerry port12 kmAlmeríaPlace12 kmRoquetas de MarPlace24 kmHuércal de AlmeríaPlace7.0 kmViatorPlace6.9 kmVícarPlace20 kmBenahaduxPlace2.3 km
Postal code
04260
Getting to Rioja
Almería AirportLEI
14 kmF.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRX
120 kmRegion of Murcia International AirportRMU
152 kmGádorRailway station
2.3 kmHuércal-ViatorRailway station
7.3 kmGérgalRailway station
22 kmTerminal portuariaFerry port
12 kmPuerto Comercial de AlmeríaGhazaouet · Melilla · Nador CF1 · Oran
12 kmPlaces near Rioja
Places with a climate like Rioja
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rioja?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rioja.
What is the hottest month in Rioja?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Rioja?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rioja?
November is the wettest month with about 33 mm of precipitation on 6 wet days.
What is the postal code of Rioja?
The postal code of Rioja is 04260.