- Climate Type
- Mediterranean (hot summer subtype)
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: climatestotravel.com, en.climate-data.org
Good to know
Good to Know
- Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–October) offer ideal balance: warm but not scorching, low humidity, comfortable for walking and beach time, fewer crowds than summer.
- August is extreme—heat, humidity, and crowds peak; many locals close businesses and leave; book accommodation well in advance if visiting.
- January and early February are mild enough for winter tourism (10–16°C (50–61°F) daytime), but daylight is short (5–7 hours/day) and some wellness/yoga retreats close.
- Humidity is high in summer (often 65–75%), making 30°C (86°F) feel like 35°C (95°F)+; coastal breezes help but interior areas feel stuffier.
- Rain is rare but can be dramatic when it comes, especially in autumn (October is wettest); showers typically clear quickly.
- Year-round sunshine (300 days/year) makes Valencia consistently visitable, even in winter.
- Water rarely freezes; the only hazard is extreme dew-point humidity in July–August, which can be draining for outdoor exertion.
Wind
City is notably windy year-round; breezes from sea moderate summer heat; African winds can bring early hot spells in March
Rainfall
- Pattern
- Mediterranean: concentrated September–April; summer nearly dry
- Annual Total Mm
- 445
- Rain Days Per Year
- 44
- Annual Total Inches
- 18
Driest Months
- Primary
- July (8–10 mm / 0.3–0.4 in)
- Secondary
- August (20 mm / 0.8 in)
Wettest Months
- Primary
- October (77 mm / 3 in)
- Secondary
- September (60–62 mm / 2.4 in)
Snowfall
Virtually absent in city. Last major snowfall recorded January 1960; minor event February 1983. Snow occurs only in inland higher elevations of Valencian Community.
Sunshine
- Annual Days
- 300
- Annual Hours
- 3400
- Darkest Month
- December (5 hours/day average)
- Brightest Month
- July (10.5 hours/day average)
Best Months
- Details
- Warm weather with comfortable temperatures (19–24°C (66–75°F) daytime), low rainfall, ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities. March–May blooms with orange blossoms; September–October offers warm seas and fewer crowds.
- Summary
- March to May (spring) and September to October (early autumn)
Temperature
- Annual Average Celsius
- 18
- Annual Average Fahrenheit
- 64
Peak Summer
- Months
- July–August
- Average High Celsius
- 30
- Typical Range Celsius
- 28–32
- Average High Fahrenheit
- 86
- Typical Range Fahrenheit
- 82–90
- Note
- High humidity makes heat feel more intense; heat waves may exceed 40°C (104°F) when winds blow from interior
Off Peak Winter
- Months
- January
- Average Low Celsius
- 7
- Average High Celsius
- 16
- Average Low Fahrenheit
- 45
- Average High Fahrenheit
- 61
- Note
- Coldest month but still mild by European standards; frost rare, snow extremely rare in city proper
Climate Type
Mediterranean (hot summer subtype)
Worst Months
- Details
- January is coldest (7–16°C (45–61°F)); August is peak heat and humidity with local business closures. December–January have shortest daylight (5–7 hours sunshine/day). August also draws maximum tourist crowds.
- Summary
- January and August
Sea Temperature
- Coldest Month
- February (13°C (55°F) / 55°F)
- Warmest Month
- August (26°C (79°F) / 79°F)
- Annual Average
- 18.5°C (65°F) / 65°F
- Swimming Season
- July–September (comfortable: 24–26°C (79°F) / 75–79°F)
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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