Valencia, Spain Climate & Monthly Averages
Valencia has a semi-arid climate. August is the hottest month, averaging 87° by day; January is the coldest at 61°.
Sunshine is a defining feature of Valencia's climate
Valencia runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 15 mm (0.6 in) while the wet season peaks in September at 3.3 inches (84 mm). Highs range from 61°F (16°C) to 87°F (31°C).
How sun, temperature and rain fit together
The wettest month is September (3.3 inches (84 mm) across 8 days) and the driest July. Warmth peaks in August: highs of 87°F (31°C), lows of 72°F (22°C). January sits at the other end of the year: 61°F (16°C) by day, 45°F (7°C) at night. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 108°F (42°C) and the lowest daily minimum 32°F (0°C).
July is the brightest month at 13.4 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 10.3 - sunnier than roughly 75% of the cities we track.
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 66% across the year, drier than about 77% of the cities we track.
More climate facts for Valencia
- Hottest month: August - highs near 87°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 61°F (16°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 108°F (42°C) high · 32°F (0°C) low
- Wettest month: September (8 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid
- Annual swing: 16°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 9°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 2
- Average humidity: 66%
The most comfortable sunny-weather window
Best time to visit Valencia
April to June and January to February is the sweet spot for Valencia - temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it. Expect 71°F (22°C) in the afternoon and around 5 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
What to pack
Pack for Valencia with light clothing for the warm months. Note the gap between afternoon and night: August pairs 87°F (31°C) with 72°F (22°C).
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61° | 45° | 3 | 1.3 in | 8.2 h/day | 9.7 h | 11% | 64% |
| February | 63° | 46° | 4 | 0.7 in | 8.7 h/day | 10.7 h | 13% | 65% |
| March | 66° | 49° | 8 | 2.8 in | 9.4 h/day | 11.8 h | 26% | 64% |
| April | 68° | 52° | 6 | 1.6 in | 10.3 h/day | 13.2 h | 21% | 67% |
| May | 75° | 59° | 4 | 1.1 in | 12.7 h/day | 14.3 h | 14% | 64% |
| June | 82° | 66° | 4 | 0.9 in | 13.1 h/day | 14.9 h | 13% | 64% |
| July | 87° | 72° | 2 | 0.6 in | 13.4 h/day | 14.7 h | 6% | 66% |
| August | 87° | 72° | 4 | 0.8 in | 12.2 h/day | 13.7 h | 13% | 67% |
| September | 82° | 67° | 8 | 3.3 in | 10.5 h/day | 12.4 h | 27% | 69% |
| October | 75° | 61° | 6 | 2.4 in | 8.9 h/day | 11.1 h | 21% | 71% |
| November | 68° | 53° | 6 | 2.7 in | 8.0 h/day | 9.9 h | 18% | 67% |
| December | 63° | 47° | 3 | 1.2 in | 7.7 h/day | 9.4 h | 11% | 69% |
Valencia month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Valencia's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 8.2 h
- Daylight
- 9.7 h
February
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 8.7 h
- Daylight
- 10.7 h
March
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 9.4 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
April
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 10.3 h
- Daylight
- 13.2 h
May
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 12.7 h
- Daylight
- 14.3 h
June
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 13.1 h
- Daylight
- 14.9 h
July
- Rain
- 2 days
- Sunshine
- 13.4 h
- Daylight
- 14.7 h
August
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 12.2 h
- Daylight
- 13.7 h
September
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 10.5 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 8.9 h
- Daylight
- 11.1 h
November
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 8.0 h
- Daylight
- 9.9 h
December
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 7.7 h
- Daylight
- 9.4 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Valencia's coolest part of the year: January, February, December.
Seasonal weather under Valencia's sunnier skies
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, Valencia is mild and warm: 70°F (21°C) by day, 53°F (12°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.8 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Valencia is hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (30°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); rain comes on about 10 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 12.9 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Valencia brings comfortable warmth: 75°F (24°C) by day, 60°F (16°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Valencia runs cool rather than cold, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (17°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); rain comes on about 10 days over the three months.
How unusual is Valencia?
- Rain or snow reaches the ground on 59 days a year - fewer wet days than all but 12% of the 3496 cities we track.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Valencia 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.