La Rioja, Argentina: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

This article contains affiliate links to Amazon and other vendors. We may earn commission from purchases made through these links.

Traveling to La Rioja, Argentina? If you're planning to go to La Rioja, I've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

Contents

About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to La Rioja, Argentina

Based on the climate and weather in La Rioja, the best time to go is October. See below for details.

Important essentials for La Rioja, Argentina

Here are some general tips on what to wear in La Rioja, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly choice.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can get worn. An unreadable vaccination card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.

General health necessities

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for La Rioja, Argentina by month

Already know when you're traveling?

January

January in La Rioja is unbearably hot and somewhat stormy. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

February

February for La Rioja is constantly hot. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

March

March is really hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

April

If you go to La Rioja in April, you will notice that it is extremely warm and dry with little rain. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

May

May is a perfect temperature and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

June

June in La Rioja is mild and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

July

If you visit La Rioja during July, you may find that it is mild and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

August

August in La Rioja is a perfect temperature and very dry with almost no rain. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 40% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

September

September for La Rioja is a perfect temperature and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

October

October can be sweltering and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

November

If you are traveling to La Rioja in November, you will notice that it is really hot. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

December

If you are traveling to La Rioja in December, you will notice that it is sweltering. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Check out our guides for these other locations: Kwinana, Western Australia, Australia, Bazaruto National Sea Park, Mozambique, Apeldoorn, Netherlands, Augusta, Wisconsin, United States of America, Cardano al Campo, Italy, Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, Brønnøysund, Norway, Komotini, Greece, Rocky Mountains, Wyoming, United States of America, Ofu, United States of America, and Houma, Louisiana, United States of America.