Climate Insights for Valencia

The climate in Valencia is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2029mm 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, August, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Valencia has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Valencia is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2029mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 169mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 315mm of rainfall. April and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 35mm. That's 280mm less than November, 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 1km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 21°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 64 days from now.

The best time to visit Valencia is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 48mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

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.