Climate - Torrevieja (Spain)

The climate of Torrevieja is Mediterranean, 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.
The average temperature 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). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 280 millimeters (11 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest month (July) to 45 mm (1.8 in) in the wettest (September). However, 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. Here is the average precipitation.

Winter, 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).
Very cold 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.
Snow in Torrevieja is extremely rare. In January 2017, it snowed for the first time in 103 years.

The summer, 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.



The sea 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. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Best Time

The best time 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.

Torrevieja - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Torrevieja is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.2 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46 °F) and a maximum of 16.7 °C (62.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.1 °C (30 °F) in January 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (71 °F). However, it reached 26 °C (78.8 °F) in January 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), 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 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Torrevieja is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.8 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 8.7 °C (47.7 °F) and a maximum of 17 °C (62.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.2 °C (31.6 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it reached 28.4 °C (83.1 °F) in February 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), 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 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Torrevieja is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 10.5 °C (50.9 °F) and a maximum of 19 °C (66.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.5 °C (34.7 °F) in March 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 32.5 °C (90.5 °F) in March 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), 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 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Torrevieja is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.7 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 12.7 °C (54.9 °F) and a maximum of 20.7 °C (69.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 3.5 °C (38.3 °F) in April 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 29.1 °C (84.4 °F) in April 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), 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 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Torrevieja is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.8 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 16 °C (60.8 °F) and a maximum of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6.9 °C (44.4 °F) in May 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 37.3 °C (99.1 °F) in May 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), 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 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (65 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Torrevieja is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 23.4 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.6 °F) and a maximum of 27.1 °C (80.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.9 °C (53.4 °F) in June 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) in June 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), 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 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In July, the weather in Torrevieja is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.1 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). However, it dropped to 15.4 °C (59.7 °F) in July 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 39.3 °C (102.7 °F) in July 2015.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), 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 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Torrevieja is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F) and a maximum of 30.2 °C (86.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F). However, it dropped to 16 °C (60.8 °F) in August 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 37.2 °C (99 °F) in August 2015.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), 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 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Torrevieja is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.2 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 20.4 °C (68.7 °F) and a maximum of 27.9 °C (82.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, it dropped to 12.5 °C (54.5 °F) in September 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 40.9 °C (105.6 °F) in September 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), 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 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Torrevieja is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.4 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 16.5 °C (61.7 °F) and a maximum of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.2 °C (41.4 °F) in October 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, it reached 35.5 °C (95.9 °F) in October 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), 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 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (71 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Torrevieja is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.8 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 11.7 °C (53.1 °F) and a maximum of 20 °C (68 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to -0.3 °C (31.5 °F) in November 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 29.5 °C (85.1 °F) in November 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), 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 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Torrevieja is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.1 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) and a maximum of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.2 °C (31.6 °F) in December 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 26.4 °C (79.5 °F) in December 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), 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 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.