Climate - Valencia (Spain)

Valencia: Temperatures - Precipitation - Sunshine hours - Sea temperatures - Best time - Weather by month


In Valencia, a city located on the east coast of Spain and capital of the Valencian Community, the climate is Mediterranean, with mild, relatively rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
Although the climate is mild, the city is quite windy.
The Valencian Coast includes towns such as Sagunto, Cullera, Gandia, Miramar, Piles and Oliva.
The daily average temperature ranges from 10.5 °C (51 °F) in January to 26 °C (79 °F) in August. Here are the average temperatures recorded at the airport.

Rainfall amounts to 470 millimeters (18.5 inches) per year, and follows the Mediterranean pattern, in fact, it is concentrated from September to April. However, the rains are quite rare even in the rainiest months. The rainiest season is autumn because of the prevalence of southerly winds; in winter, it does not rain much, since the weather fronts come from the west, while the city is exposed to the east. In summer, it almost never rains.
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 2012, it reached 26 °C (79 °F), and in early February 2020, as high as 29.5 °C (85 °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 -7.2 °C (19 °F) and was recorded in February 1956. More recently, the temperature dropped to -5.5 °C (22 °F) in January 1985. After the year 2000, it dropped to -6 °C (21 °F) in January 2005, to -4 °C (25 °F) in December 2009 and December 2010, and to -5 °C (23 °F) in January 2011.
In the inland areas of the Valencian Community, it can sometimes snow at an altitude higher than the plain, while snow in the city is a very rare phenomenon: the last major snowfall dates back to January 11, 1960; a less intense snowfall has been recorded on February 12, 1983.

Spring, from March to May, is mild and sunny, with rainy days still possible but not very frequent, and a few afternoon thunderstorms that arrive from the interior in late spring. The wind from Africa can bring the first hot days, with highs of 30 °C (86 °F) and more, sometimes as early as in March.

Summer, from June to mid-September, is hot and sunny. Typically, temperatures hover around 28 °C (82 °F) in June and September and around 30/32 °C (86/90 °F) in July and August. The weather is hot and humid, but there is also the breeze from the sea, in short, it's the typical Mediterranean summer.
Sometimes, however, there may be hot and muggy periods, with highs reaching 35 °C (95 °F), and with the combination of humidity and temperature that makes the heat unpleasant. The worst exposure of the houses is to the west, where the sun beats down unchallenged in the afternoon, while the sea breeze comes from the east.
When the wind blows from the interior, there may also be heat waves, in which temperatures can reach or exceed 40 °C (104 °F), but fortunately, the air in these cases is dry. The record heat is 44 °C (111 °F) and was recorded in August 2010. In May 2015, during an early heat wave, the temperature exceptionally reached 43 °C (109.5 °F) even though it was still spring.

Autumn, from mid-September to November, is initially warm, and then becomes gradually milder, while tre first Atlantic low-pressure systems begin to affect the city.
Every now and then, the rains can be concentrated in a short time and can be abundant, to the point of causing flooding. After the flood of October 1957, it was decided to divert the Túria river out of the city, and to build in its place a garden that now runs along the city on the ancient course of the river.



The amount of sunshine in Valencia is very good in summer, when clear skies prevail, it is good in spring and autumn and decent even in winter: there are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day in December, 5 hours and a half in January and 6 hours in February.
On average, there are 2,750 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

The sea in Valencia is warm enough for swimming from July to September, when it reaches 24/26 °C (75/79 °F) (ie, more than in other parts of Spain); it remains cool until June.
Here are the average sea temperatures.

Best Time

The best time for a beach holiday in Valencia is the summer, from June to August. The water temperature is comfortable enough from July to September; however, in September, which is still a good month (especially in the first half), the first Atlantic depressions begin to affect this area. May and June are sunny months, but the sea is still a bit cool, especially in May, when it is actually a bit cold.
Although good weather is not always guaranteed, spring and autumn are ideal for visiting the city and for excursions to the interior, since it can be very hot in summer.

Valencia - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Valencia is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.7 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 5 °C (41 °F) and a maximum of 16.4 °C (61.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31 °F). However, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F) in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 26 °C (78.8 °F) in January 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Valencia is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.4 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) and a maximum of 17.2 °C (62.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F) in February 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 29.4 °C (84.9 °F) in February 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 4 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 64%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (55.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Valencia is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.6 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46 °F) and a maximum of 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in March 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Valencia is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.8 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 10.1 °C (50.2 °F) and a maximum of 21.5 °C (70.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.5 °C (38.3 °F) in April 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Valencia is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.2 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13.6 °C (56.6 °F) and a maximum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F) in May 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in May 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 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 62%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Valencia is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 23.0 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F) and a maximum of 28.4 °C (83.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F) in June 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 18 mm (0.7 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 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 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (70 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In July, the weather in Valencia is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 25.8 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 20.7 °C (69.3 °F) and a maximum of 30.9 °C (87.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it dropped to 15.4 °C (59.7 °F) in July 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in July 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In August, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Valencia is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.2 °C (70.2 °F) and a maximum of 31.3 °C (88.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63 °F). However, it dropped to 13.4 °C (56.1 °F) in August 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F) in August 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 17 mm (0.7 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Valencia is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18 °C (64.5 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55 °F). However, it dropped to 9.4 °C (48.9 °F) in September 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in September 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Valencia is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.2 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13.9 °C (57.1 °F) and a maximum of 24.6 °C (76.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 4.1 °C (39.4 °F) in October 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (70 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Valencia is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.4 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9 °C (48.2 °F) and a maximum of 19.9 °C (67.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F) in November 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 32.2 °C (90 °F) in November 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Valencia is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.4 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 5.9 °C (42.6 °F) and a maximum of 16.9 °C (62.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it reached 25 °C (77 °F) in December 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 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 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.