Best time to visit Valencia
The best time to visit Valencia for a beach holiday is from late-June to mid-September.
July and August are the hottest months, with temperatures rarely falling below 28°C (82°F). Fortunately, a cooling sea breeze keeps things pleasant.
For general outdoor activities visit anytime from May through to mid-October. The cooler temperatures of spring and autumn are ideal for exploring the city and nearby countryside.
Valencia weather
Located on the east coast of Spain, Valencia enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, sunny summers and mild, wet winters.
Spring, from March to May, is mild and sunny, with occasional rainy days.
Summer, from June to mid-September, is hot, humid and sunny. A sea breeze tempers the heat.
Autumn, from mid-September to November, is initially warm, becoming gradually cooler. Brief, heavy rain showers are frequent and may cause flooding.
Winter, from December to February, is typically mild and sunny alternating with occasional periods of wet and windy weather.
What is the best month to visit Valencia?
June, July and August are the best months to visit Valencia – the climate is perfect with hot, sunny weather and little or no rainfall.
The months of May and September are also all good for a range of outdoor activities including hiking and walking tours of the region.
July and August are especially popular, since this is the peak tourist season in Valencia but with greater crowds and higher prices.
Which is the hottest month in Valencia?
The hottest time of year in Valencia is normally August, with an average daily high temperature of 31°C (87°F), with high heat and humidity, and a low of 21°C (69°F)
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature may climb to around 37°C (98°F).
The hot season lasts from mid-June to mid-September, with an average daily high temperature above 27°C (80°F).
Which is the coldest month in Valencia?
The coldest month of the year in Valencia is January, with an average high of 16°C (60°F) and a low of 5°C (41°F).
The cool season lasts from late-November to late-March, with an average daily high temperature below 19°C (66°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Valencia?
The sunniest time of year in Valencia is usually July with an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 73% of daylight hours.
What is the humidity in Valencia?
Valencia experiences significant seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 62% – 69% over the course of the year.
The more humid time of year lasts from mid-June through September, when you can expect the comfort level to be muggy at least 20% of the time.
The month with the most muggy days in Valencia is August, with around 23 days that are muggy.
We derive the humidity comfort level from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the air. A higher dew point feels muggy and uncomfortable.
November through April is generally comfortable, with no days in any month that are muggy.
When is the sea warmest in Valencia?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Valencia in August when the water temperature averages 26°C (78°F), which is pleasant for swimming.
The time of year with warmer water lasts from early-July through September, with an average temperature above 23°C (73°F), which is warm enough for swimming.
Which month has the most rain in Valencia?
October is usually the wettest month in Valencia with 70mm (2.7in) of rainfall on average. There are normally five days in October with some rain.
The rainy period of the year lasts from September to late-May, with rain falling as short heavy downpours.
There's little or no rainfall from June through August.
Which is the windiest month in Valencia?
The windiest month of the year in Valencia is January, with an average hourly wind speed of 15 kilometres per hour (9 mph; 8 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from late-October through April, with average wind speeds of more than 13 kilometres per hour (8 mph; 7 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from May through to late-October. The calmest month of the year in Valencia is August, with an average hourly wind speed of 11 kilometres per hour (7 mph; 6 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction varies throughout the year in Valencia.
Valencia Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 17 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 67 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 66 | 69 |
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| 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 40 | 35 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 65 | 70 | 55 | 50 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 15 |
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Holiday seasons
Peak season: August is the major vacation month for most Europeans, with many hotels booked out and traffic, restaurants and beaches at their most congested.
High season: June and July. Not quite as bad as August for crowds.
Low season: Winter, spring and autumn when prices are competitive with minimal foreign visitors or Spanish tourists.
Valencia weather by month
Source: Meteorological data for Valencia is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) – Spain's meteorological agency – from the nearest weather station: Valencia Airport (VLC), located about 9km (5mi) west of Valencia.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Valencia: 11 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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