Orihuela climate
Orihuela (Valencia, Spain) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 288 mm11 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Orihuela climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1661 | 541 | 1151 | 271.1 |
| Feb | 1763 | 542 | 1153 | 160.6 |
| Mar | 2169 | 847 | 1458 | 341.3 |
| Apr | 2475 | 1151 | 1763 | 321.3 |
| May | 2882 | 1458 | 2170 | 190.8 |
| Jun | 3392 | 1966 | 2679 | 110.4 |
| Jul | 3697 | 2271 | 2984 | 30.1 |
| Aug | 3595 | 2271 | 2983 | 130.5 |
| Sep | 3187 | 1966 | 2577 | 351.4 |
| Oct | 2679 | 1558 | 2069 | 271.1 |
| Nov | 2068 | 948 | 1458 | 351.4 |
| Dec | 1762 | 643 | 1152 | 341.3 |
| Year | 3697 | 541 | 1966 | 28811 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72% | 54% | 2.5 | 9:47 |
| Feb | 69% | 53% | 3.3 | 10:44 |
| Mar | 64% | 55% | 4.4 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 61% | 57% | 5.5 | 13:08 |
| May | 55% | 51% | 6.6 | 14:13 |
| Jun | 49% | 35% | 7.5 | 14:48 |
| Jul | 49% | 26% | 7.4 | 14:34 |
| Aug | 54% | 32% | 6.4 | 13:38 |
| Sep | 62% | 46% | 4.9 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 67% | 49% | 3.7 | 11:08 |
| Nov | 70% | 53% | 2.6 | 10:03 |
| Dec | 74% | 54% | 2.1 | 9:32 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Orihuela is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C97 °F and a low of 22 °C71 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 16 °C61 °F and lows 5 °C41 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 18.1 °C32.6 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 288 mm11 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 34% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: February and May–August. The wettest month is September (35 mm1.4 in), the driest is July (3 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 49% in June to 74% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 26%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (5 mph) in October to 9 km/h (6 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Orihuela
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and October and November: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 19 mm0.8 in to 35 mm1.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 36 °C97 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Orihuela
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1661 to 17 °C63 °F, lows 541 to 6 °C43 °F, about 26 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2169 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 847 to 14 °C58 °F, about 28 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3392 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 1966 to 22 °C71 °F, about 9 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2068 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 948 to 19 °C66 °F, about 33 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Orihuela compares
Compared with Murcia, about 20 km to the southwest, Orihuela has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 46 places in Spain covered by World Climates, Orihuela is the 6th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 42nd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Spain climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Sakiet ed Daier (Tunisia, BSh), Kairouan (Tunisia, BSh) and Taourirt (Morocco, Csa).
Nearby places
- Murcia 20 km · 19 °C66 °F · 288 mm11 in
- Alicante 50 km · 19 °C66 °F · 329 mm13 in
- Cartagena 54 km · 19 °C67 °F · 288 mm11 in
- Albacete 129 km · 15 °C59 °F · 349 mm14 in
- Valencia 162 km · 19 °C66 °F · 394 mm16 in
- Almería 193 km · 20 °C69 °F · 238 mm9.4 in
- Castelló de la Plana 225 km · 18 °C65 °F · 494 mm19 in
- Jaén 252 km · 17 °C62 °F · 422 mm17 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Orihuela?
July is the warmest month in Orihuela, with an average high of 36 °C (97 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in Orihuela?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 16 °C (61 °F) and an average low of 5 °C (41 °F).
When does it rain the most in Orihuela?
September is the wettest month with about 35 mm (1.4 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Orihuela?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March–May and October and November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 299 m, while Orihuela lies at about 32 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.7 °C3.1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.