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La Rioja weather in March

With highs near 29°C (85°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), March feels hot in La Rioja. Rainfall averages about 65 mm (some rain) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than February and 3°C warmer than April.

What stands out in March

  • Just 150 km apart, but La Rioja runs about 2°C warmer than Catamarca this month.
  • Rain is above La Rioja's usual level, by about 76%.
  • Seasonally, March counts as early autumn in La Rioja — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
  • Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 12°C, so pack a layer.

Avg high

29°C

85°F

Avg low

17°C

63°F

Rainfall

65 mm

some rain

Humidity

62%

relative

Sky

43%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

La Rioja weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in La Rioja
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January34°C / 92°F21°C / 69°F97 mm51%48%
February32°C / 89°F20°C / 67°F87 mm59%50%
March29°C / 85°F17°C / 63°F65 mm62%43%
April26°C / 79°F14°C / 58°F33 mm63%45%
May22°C / 72°F11°C / 51°F5 mm63%49%
June19°C / 66°F7°C / 44°F5 mm57%41%
July18°C / 65°F6°C / 42°F3 mm55%38%
August22°C / 72°F8°C / 46°F4 mm43%29%
September26°C / 78°F11°C / 51°F18 mm42%30%
October29°C / 84°F14°C / 58°F19 mm43%39%
November32°C / 89°F18°C / 64°F40 mm44%41%
December34°C / 92°F20°C / 68°F67 mm46%41%

What to pack for March

  • Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
  • A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
  • A refillable water bottle
  • An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
  • A small travel umbrella, just in case
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is March a good time to visit La Rioja?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Argentina cities in March

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La Rioja in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit La Rioja?

March is a reasonable time for La Rioja: highs around 29°C and about 65 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is La Rioja in March?

Average highs are about 29°C (85°F) and average lows about 17°C (63°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in La Rioja in March?

La Rioja typically gets around 65 mm of rain in March — some rain.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around La Rioja (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.