Orihuela Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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

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. 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

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

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