Orihuela Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Temperatures in Orihuela, Valencia Community, Spain, vary greatly throughout the year. August is the hottest month at 34°C (93°F), while January is the coldest at 17°C (63°F).
With around 301 mm (12 in) of annual rainfall, Orihuela has a fairly dry climate. However, it has a distinct dry season from October to August. The wettest month is September, while July sees the least rain. The sunniest month is July, with 11.8 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Monthly Temperature in Orihuela
The climate in Orihuela is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C (93°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C (63°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 22°C (72°F) in August to 6°C (43°F) in January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Orihuela
Orihuela has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 301 mm (12 in) of rainfall annually. Orihuela can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 41 mm (1.6 in) of precipitation over 5 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 3.3 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across 3 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Orihuela Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Orihuela
Orihuela can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Orihuela by Month
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Orihuela.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 68%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 49%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Orihuela 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
