Climate Insights for Valencia

The climate in Valencia is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1943mm of precipitation falls per year. Valencia receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Valencia is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, October, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Valencia has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Valencia is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1943mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 162mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 249mm of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 51mm. That's 199mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Valencia is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Valencia, which began on June 21, 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 September at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

The best time to visit Valencia is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 75mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

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.