Elche, Spain Climate & Monthly Averages
Elche has a semi-arid climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 90° by day; January is the coldest at 62°.
Sunshine is a defining feature of Elche's climate
Elche runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 4 mm (0.1 in) while the wet season peaks in March at 2.4 inches (60 mm). Highs range from 62°F (16°C) to 90°F (32°C).
How sun, temperature and rain fit together
The wettest month is March (2.4 inches (60 mm) across 7 days) and the driest July. Warmth peaks in July: highs of 90°F (32°C), lows of 71°F (22°C). January sits at the other end of the year: 62°F (16°C) by day, 44°F (7°C) at night. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 110°F (43°C) and the lowest daily minimum 33°F (0°C).
Five of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is March through May.
Relative humidity averages 63% across the year, drier than about 82% of the cities we track. 4 months average under 20 mm of rain, the longest unbroken stretch running June through August.
More climate facts for Elche
- Hottest month: July - highs near 90°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 62°F (16°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 110°F (43°C) high · 33°F (0°C) low
- Wettest month: March (7 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid
- Annual swing: 16°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 2
- Average humidity: 63%
The most comfortable sunny-weather window
Best time to visit Elche
Aim for January to May and September if you get the choice: temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it, and highs average 71°F (21°C) against roughly 5 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
What to pack
Pack for Elche with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection. July nights average 71°F (22°C), so evenings rarely match the afternoons.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62° | 44° | 3 | 1.2 in | 8.5 h/day | 9.8 h | 11% | 64% |
| February | 64° | 47° | 3 | 0.5 in | 9.2 h/day | 10.7 h | 12% | 62% |
| March | 67° | 49° | 7 | 2.4 in | 9.6 h/day | 11.8 h | 23% | 61% |
| April | 70° | 53° | 7 | 1.7 in | 10.6 h/day | 13.1 h | 23% | 62% |
| May | 77° | 59° | 4 | 1.1 in | 12.6 h/day | 14.2 h | 13% | 57% |
| June | 84° | 66° | 3 | 0.6 in | 13.3 h/day | 14.8 h | 11% | 56% |
| July | 90° | 71° | 1 | 0.1 in | 13.7 h/day | 14.6 h | 4% | 57% |
| August | 90° | 72° | 2 | 0.6 in | 12.4 h/day | 13.6 h | 8% | 61% |
| September | 83° | 67° | 7 | 2.0 in | 10.8 h/day | 12.4 h | 22% | 68% |
| October | 77° | 60° | 6 | 1.8 in | 9.5 h/day | 11.1 h | 20% | 69% |
| November | 68° | 52° | 5 | 1.3 in | 8.7 h/day | 10.0 h | 17% | 66% |
| December | 64° | 47° | 3 | 0.8 in | 8.0 h/day | 9.5 h | 10% | 68% |
Elche month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Elche's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 8.5 h
- Daylight
- 9.8 h
February
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 9.2 h
- Daylight
- 10.7 h
March
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 9.6 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
April
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 10.6 h
- Daylight
- 13.1 h
May
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 12.6 h
- Daylight
- 14.2 h
June
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 13.3 h
- Daylight
- 14.8 h
July
- Rain
- 1 day
- Sunshine
- 13.7 h
- Daylight
- 14.6 h
August
- Rain
- 2 days
- Sunshine
- 12.4 h
- Daylight
- 13.6 h
September
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 9.5 h
- Daylight
- 11.1 h
November
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 8.7 h
- Daylight
- 10.0 h
December
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 8.0 h
- Daylight
- 9.5 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Elche's coolest part of the year: January, February, December.
Seasonal weather under Elche's sunnier skies
Spring (March through May)
Spring is pleasantly warm here - highs near 72°F (22°C), nights near 54°F (12°C), and rain comes on about 18 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 10.9 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Through summer, Elche runs hot: 88°F (31°C) by day, 70°F (21°C) after dark, and precipitation is sparse, near 1.4 inches (35 mm) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 13.1 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Elche is mild and warm: 76°F (24°C) by day, 59°F (15°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 18 days over the three months.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Elche runs cool rather than cold, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); rain comes on about 10 days over the three months.
How unusual is Elche?
- Rain or snow reaches the ground on 52 days a year - fewer wet days than all but 9% of the 3496 cities we track.
- Annual precipitation is 14.1 inches (358 mm) - drier than all but 10% of the 3496 cities we track.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Elche temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.