Valencia Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Valencia is located on the Mediterranean sea and experiences a Mediterranean climate.This climate is known for warm summers and mild winters. During summer the pleasant sea wind causes cooling. During winter time it is often cooler, however as soon as the sun starts to shine it warms up. Like the rest of the world, you'll also see big differences in the climate in Valencia. Sometimes summer can start earlier and winter later. This can result in temperatures in December still touching 25°C.
The sun shines on average 7 hours a day and the humidity is generally high. From December to April we do not recommend swimming in the ocean. The water temperature will be between 13°C and 15°C. Starting May, the ocean will begin to warm up, averaging around 17°C. In the summer months the water will be between 23°C and 25°C.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Valencia can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 7°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Valencia tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 445 mm of rain per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, September receives moderate rainfall, averaging 62 mm of precipitation, recorded across 6 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 10 mm over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Valencia Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Valencia. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 13°C in January to 25°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Valencia.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 69%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Valencia in Spain
During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 62 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 10 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 314 hours of sunshine.
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