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La Rioja
in February.

Illustration of Vineyards near Logroño, La Rioja
Vineyards in La RiojaDestination view, not month-specific.

Is February a good time?

Temperature unit

Cool days.
More overnight stays than January.

February averages 55°F afternoons, with about 9 rain days. Later February is typically warmer.

Afternoons
55°F
Rain days
9
Visitor demand
27%of August peak

Historical La Rioja regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day. Covers Logroño; conditions vary within the region.

Overall match

7.5/10 · scores & priorities

This weather score measures sightseeing comfort. Snow and ski conditions need a separate check.

What matters most?

Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%

#8 of 12 months here · Balanced mix

Weather6.1/10Good
CrowdsLow seasonvs its own year; overnight stays do not measure queuesFor its size, typical for Europe this month
CostCheapfor Europe

Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.

Plan your February

What to expect.

What should I pack?

Afternoons around 55°F (13°C): a sweater and a light jacket; nights around 38°F (3°C): a warm coat. Bring rain gear: about 9 days with at least 1 mm of rain. About 11 hours of daylight.

A typical day: temperatures & daylightAfternoons, nights & daylight Show detailsHide details

About 11 hours of daylight.

Sunrise 08:08Sunset 18:4138°F55°F00:0006:0012:0018:0024:00

The sun rises about 08:08 and sets about 18:41 (local time, mid-month). Mornings start around 38°F (3°C); afternoons reach about 55°F (13°C). Expect rain on about 9 days in a typical February.

Typical afternoon
55°F (13°C)
average daily high, 15 recent Februarys
Night low
38°F (3°C)
average daily minimum
Daylight
10h 33m
on the 15th, computed from latitude

Early, middle or late?

Early or late February?

Late February is typically warmer. The afternoon high averages 53°F on the 1st, versus 56°F on the 28th.

Early February 1 February

53°F

Typical afternoon high

33% historical wet-day frequency

Mid February 15 February

56°F

Typical afternoon high

30% historical wet-day frequency

Late February 28 February

56°F

Typical afternoon high

32% historical wet-day frequency

Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.

Daily calendar & holiday datesFebruary 2027 · historical weather & dated holidays Show calendarHide calendar

February 2027 calendar

Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2027.

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
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854°954°1054°1154°1255°1355°1455°
1556°1656°1756°1856°1957°2057°2156°
2256°2356°2456°2556°2656°2756°2856°

Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event

Afternoons warm from about 53°F (12°C) in the first week to 56°F (14°C) in the last. The chance of a wet day runs 26–38%. Local schools are out 26–28 February 2027.

Schools here are off 26–28 February 2027 (day of the educational community (día de la comunidad educativa)). Elsewhere in February 2027, the share of people living where schools are out on a typical day: France 42%, Netherlands 46%, Belgium 25%, Czechia 18%. (School holidays: official calendar, compiled by Bigfoot Wanders; other countries from OpenHolidays, ODbL.)

Crowds and cost

Visitor season

Will it be busy?

Low season. February averages 27% of August's overnight stays per day. More overnight stays than January.

Overnight stays across La Rioja do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights. For its size, typical for Europe this month.

Hotel price season

Will it be cheaper?

Well below usual. Historical regional hotel revenue (2024–2025 monthly average): €71 per occupied room-night. An average, not a booking quote.

Fewer overnight stays do not automatically mean cheaper rooms. Check actual quotes for your trip.

Historical hotel average
€71
2024–2025 monthly average; hotel revenue per occupied room-night; not a current booking quote. −11% vs this region's usual month.
Spain as a whole
Below EU average
2024 restaurants and hotels price level: 84 where the EU average is 100. A relative index, not a room rate.

The historical regional amount comes from INE Spain, EOH/IRSH table 2059: hotel average daily rate per occupied room; the country price level is national. Hotel averages are not live booking quotes.

Year-to-year variation

How much does February vary?

Across the recorded years

In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 47°F (8°C) and 61°F (16°C); in 5 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 55°F (13°C). Rain days ranged from 2 to 17; half the years had 5–14.

Rain days in each February

Historical rain days; exact figures in the table below. 2011: 9 rain days920112012: 8 rain days82013: 15 rain days152014: 11 rain days112015: 17 rain days172016: 14 rain days142017: 9 rain days92018: 17 rain days172019: 4 rain days42020: 3 rain days32021: 9 rain days92022: 2 rain days22023: 5 rain days52024: 11 rain days112025: 6 rain days62025
Rain days
9
at least 1 mm, typical year; about 16 in a wet year
Mostly sunny days
5 of 28
cloud cover under 30%
Years with a 95°F+ day
0 of 15
no February in the last 15 years had a day at or above 95°F (35°C)
Good weather days
12 of 28
rated very good or better
See every recorded FebruaryHistorical monthly averages, year by year Show detailsHide details
Historical monthly averages, not daily extremes.
YearAfternoon highRain days
201155°F9
201247°F8
201350°F15
201454°F11
201548°F17
201654°F14
201757°F9
201847°F17
201959°F4
202061°F3
202160°F9
202258°F2
202354°F5
202459°F11
202558°F6

Checked against 6 local weather stations. How we check

Compare dates

January, February
or March?

Historical regional averages. Overnight demand vs August peak, measured as average stays per day.
Typical conditionsJanFebMar
Afternoons52°F55°F60°F
Rain days899
Overnight demand20%27%39%

January: Cooler afternoons than February. Less overnight demand. January guide →

March: Warmer afternoons than February. More overnight demand. March guide →

Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues.

Compare any of the 12 monthsChoose another month and compare it with February Show comparisonHide comparison

Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. February stays as your reference.

April to October have a Weather score at least 1.0 point higher than February, but more overnight stays.

Your comparison

February or January?

Overnight stays are 20% of the busiest month.

Historical regional hotel revenue (2024–2025 monthly average): €67 per occupied room-night. An average, not a booking quote.

Read the January guide →
February compared with another month
Typical conditionsFebruaryJanuary
Afternoons55°F52°F
Nights38°F37°F
Rain days98
Visitor seasonLow seasonLow season
Overall / 107.57.6
Month rank#8#7
Every month, in detail Show detailsHide details
All 12 months. Scores and ranks follow your priorities. Explore the whole year.
MonthOverallRankHighLowRain daysWeatherVisitor season
January7.6#752°F37°F85.8Low season
February7.5#855°F38°F96.1Low season
March7.7#660°F41°F97.0Moderate season
April7.9#566°F44°F87.9Moderate season
May8.1#372°F48°F58.6Moderate season
June7.9#481°F54°F58.3Moderate season
July7.4#986°F57°F28.2Busy season
August6.8#1288°F58°F38.0Peak season
September8.2#279°F55°F49.2Busy season
October8.4#171°F50°F69.1Moderate season
November7.4#1059°F44°F116.5Moderate season
December7.4#1154°F39°F86.2Low season

Near here

Nearby places in February

Nearby regions, nearest first. Distances are centre to centre, as the crow flies; they are not road distances or journey times.

Elsewhere in Europe

Same dates, elsewhere in Europe

La Rioja's weather ranks 1 of 28 mountain regions this month. We found no mountain regions outside Spain with a weather score at least 1.0 point higher on these dates.

All of Spain in February · Everywhere in February

How we knowSources, regional scope & scoring method Show detailsHide details

It's low season, 27% of the busiest month and 46% below its average month. That means about 2,600 overnight visitors on a typical February night across the region, 87% of them from Spain itself. Rentals booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor add up to 1,200 more: 45 for every 100 counted above. Some are the same properties counted twice.

Climate suitability (HCI:Urban, 0–100)65
How our weather was checked6 open weather stations in this region, January and July: afternoon highs typically within 1°F (0.5°C), night lows within 2°F (0.9°C).
Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day8
Busiest month hereAugust · 29
Visitors as share of people present0.8%
Rank among Europe's regions this month52nd percentile
Domestic share of nights87%
Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights45
Visitor share if every platform night were extra1.1%
Population used327,000
Statistical regionES23 · La Rioja

Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: Eurostat nights booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor, 2024–2025 average, shown separately because some properties are in both counts. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national; the first figure is regional (INE Spain, EOH/IRSH table 2059: hotel average daily rate per occupied room). Full method · this region's data.