, with mild, relatively rainy winters and hot, sunny summers. The rains are scarce.
The city is located on the southeastern Spanish coast, in the province of Alicante, in the Valencian community. Nearby are the lagoons of la Mata and Torrevieja, two salt lakes that contribute to making the climate mild.
of the coldest month (January) is of 12.2 °C (54 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 26.8 °C (80 °F).
amounts to 280 millimeters (11 inches) per year. Although it is an arid area, it may on occasion be affected by heavy rains, which can lead to flooding, especially in autumn, but sometimes also in spring. For example, between 12 and 13 September 2019, there was the same amount of rain as usually falls in a year.
, from December to February, is a mild season, and it's characterized by sunny periods alternating with periods of bad weather, with wind and rain, which, however, are quite rare.
There is a good number of sunny days, with daytime temperatures reaching 18/20 °C (64/68 °F) even in winter. With the wind from Africa, it can instead exceed 20 °C (68 °F). In January 2004, it reached 26 °C (79 °F), and in early February 2020, as high as 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).
days are rare, however, there may be periods, usually short, in which the night temperature drops to freezing (0 °C or 32 °F) or a little below, while it fluctuates around 8/10 °C (46/50 °F) during the day. In these periods, the cold is felt, also because houses are often poorly heated.
The coldest record is -3.5 °C (25.5 °F) and was recorded in February 1956. From 2000 to 2020, the extreme minimum has been was -1 °C (30 °F), recorded in January 2006.
in Torrevieja is extremely rare. In January 2017, it snowed for the first time in 103 years.
, from June to mid-September, is hot and sunny. During the day the breeze blows, providing some relief, but the nights are muggy. There can also be very hot periods, usually of short duration, in which the temperature reaches 35/36 °C (95/97 °F). More rarely, it can reach higher values, for example, it reached 39.5 °C (103 °F) in July 2015.
temperature ranges between 15 °C (59 °F) and 26 °C (79 °F). The sea is warm enough for swimming from July to September; in June, it is still cool.
for a beach holiday in Torrevieja is the summer, from June to August. The sea temperature is comfortable enough from July to September, although by September, which overall is still a good month (especially in the first half), the first Atlantic disturbances begin to occur. May and June are sunny months, but the sea is still a bit cool, especially in May, when it is actually a bit cold.
To visit the city, you can choose the period from early April to mid-June.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.2 °C, with a minimum of
7.8 °C and a maximum of
16.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.1 °C in January 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22 °C. However, it reached
26 °C in January 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.8 °C, with a minimum of
8.7 °C and a maximum of
17 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.2 °C in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C. However, it reached
28.4 °C in February 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
14.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
March is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.8 °C, with a minimum of
10.5 °C and a maximum of
19 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1.5 °C in March 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26 °C. However, it reached
32.5 °C in March 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.7 °C, with a minimum of
12.7 °C and a maximum of
20.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
3.5 °C in April 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26 °C. However, it reached
29.1 °C in April 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.8 °C, with a minimum of
16 °C and a maximum of
23.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
6.9 °C in May 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
37.3 °C in May 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23.5 °C, with a minimum of
19.8 °C and a maximum of
27.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C. However, it dropped to
11.9 °C in June 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
38.2 °C in June 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
26.1 °C, with a minimum of
22.7 °C and a maximum of
29.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
15.4 °C in July 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
39.3 °C in July 2015.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
26.8 °C, with a minimum of
23.5 °C and a maximum of
30.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C. However, it dropped to
16 °C in August 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
37.2 °C in August 2015.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
11 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.2 °C, with a minimum of
20.4 °C and a maximum of
27.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C. However, it dropped to
12.5 °C in September 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
40.9 °C in September 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
10 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.4 °C, with a minimum of
16.5 °C and a maximum of
24.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
5.2 °C in October 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
35.5 °C in October 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.8 °C, with a minimum of
11.7 °C and a maximum of
20 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.3 °C in November 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25 °C. However, it reached
29.5 °C in November 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.1 °C, with a minimum of
8.8 °C and a maximum of
17.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.2 °C in December 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C. However, it reached
26.4 °C in December 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.