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Peñíscola Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Peñíscola is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to mild in the cooler months. Peñíscola has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Peñíscola, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August to a moderate 15°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 7°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Peñíscola tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 485 mm of rain per year. The seasons in Peñíscola, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 63 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 7 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 14 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Peñíscola Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Peñíscola, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.4 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Castellón de la Plana, Spain (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Castellón de la Plana, Spain (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Forecast for Peñíscola

Sat   Dec 21
16°C | 10°C
NW 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
19°C | 10°C
W 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
15°C | 10°C
NW 10 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Peñíscola 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:
  • When is summer in Peñíscola?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Peñíscola?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Peñíscola?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Peñíscola?
    September tops the wettest month list with 63 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Peñíscola?
    July is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Peñíscola?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 328 hours of sunshine.

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