Climate Insights for Valencia

The climate in Valencia is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1137mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 190mm of rainfall. Valencia is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, February, April. The coldest months are January, February, July, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Valencia sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 33°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Valencia is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1137mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 190mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 10mm. That's 179mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Valencia is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Valencia, which began on March 20, 2026. Valencia is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in March at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Valencia is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 19mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Valencia based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.