Valencia climate
Valencia (Valencia, Spain) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 394 mm16 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Valencia climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1660 | 642 | 1151 | 301.2 |
| Feb | 1762 | 643 | 1152 | 251.0 |
| Mar | 2067 | 847 | 1457 | 401.6 |
| Apr | 2373 | 1152 | 1762 | 421.6 |
| May | 2780 | 1559 | 2169 | 381.5 |
| Jun | 3290 | 1967 | 2678 | 210.8 |
| Jul | 3595 | 2272 | 2984 | 90.4 |
| Aug | 3594 | 2272 | 2883 | 180.7 |
| Sep | 3086 | 1966 | 2476 | 491.9 |
| Oct | 2678 | 1559 | 2068 | 441.7 |
| Nov | 1967 | 1049 | 1458 | 451.8 |
| Dec | 1661 | 744 | 1152 | 331.3 |
| Year | 3595 | 642 | 1966 | 39416 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71% | 53% | 2.4 | 9:40 |
| Feb | 68% | 52% | 3.2 | 10:39 |
| Mar | 65% | 54% | 4.3 | 11:50 |
| Apr | 63% | 59% | 5.5 | 13:12 |
| May | 58% | 53% | 6.5 | 14:20 |
| Jun | 53% | 38% | 7.4 | 14:56 |
| Jul | 52% | 28% | 7.3 | 14:41 |
| Aug | 56% | 36% | 6.3 | 13:42 |
| Sep | 63% | 48% | 4.8 | 12:23 |
| Oct | 67% | 52% | 3.6 | 11:05 |
| Nov | 71% | 53% | 2.5 | 9:57 |
| Dec | 74% | 53% | 2.0 | 9:24 |
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 Valencia is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C95 °F and a low of 22 °C72 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 16 °C60 °F and lows 6 °C42 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17.9 °C32.3 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is dry, with about 394 mm16 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 35% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: July and August. The wettest month is September (49 mm1.9 in), the driest is July (9 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 52% in July to 74% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 28%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in September to 11 km/h (7 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.4 hours in December to 14.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Valencia
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and September–November. Average highs then reach 19 °C67 °F to 30 °C86 °F. Precipitation is 38 mm1.5 in to 49 mm1.9 in per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 35 °C95 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Valencia
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1660 to 17 °C62 °F, lows 642 to 7 °C44 °F, about 30 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2067 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 847 to 15 °C59 °F, about 40 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3290 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 1967 to 22 °C72 °F, about 16 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1967 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1049 to 19 °C66 °F, about 46 mm1.8 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 Valencia compares
The nearest larger place is Madrid, about 302 km to the west. Compared with it, Valencia is on average 4.7 °C8.4 °F warmer. It receives 12% less precipitation (394 mm16 in vs 447 mm18 in). The difference is largest in January (6.2 °C11.1 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 46 places in Spain. By annual mean temperature, Valencia is the 11th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 35th wettest. See all of them on the Spain climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are El Mourouj (Tunisia, Csa), Kairouan (Tunisia, BSh) and Oujda (Morocco, Csa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Castelló de la Plana 64 km · 18 °C65 °F · 494 mm19 in
- Climate in Alicante 126 km · 19 °C66 °F · 329 mm13 in
- Climate in Albacete 138 km · 15 °C59 °F · 349 mm14 in
- Climate in Orihuela 162 km · 19 °C66 °F · 288 mm11 in
- Climate in Murcia 178 km · 19 °C66 °F · 288 mm11 in
- Climate in Cartagena 215 km · 19 °C67 °F · 288 mm11 in
- Climate in Tarragona 229 km · 17 °C63 °F · 468 mm18 in
- Climate in Zaragoza 246 km · 16 °C61 °F · 367 mm14 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Valencia?
July is the warmest month in Valencia. Its average high is 35 °C (95 °F) and its average low is 22 °C (72 °F).
What is the coldest month in Valencia?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 16 °C (60 °F) and its average low is 6 °C (42 °F).
When does it rain the most in Valencia?
September is the wettest month with about 49 mm (1.9 in) of precipitation. July is the driest with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Valencia?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March–May and September–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. The gaps are largest 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 389 m, while Valencia lies at about 15 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2.4 °C4.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.