Orihuela Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Orihuela experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to mild weather.
It typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 6°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Orihuela has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 301 mm of rainfall annually. Orihuela can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 41 mm of precipitation over 5 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 3.3 mm of rainfall, 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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%. 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 Orihuela in Spain
During the months of March, April, October and November 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:
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 41 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 355 hours of sunshine.
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