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Elche, Valencia Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Elche, Valencia?
Elche, Valencia gets 208 mm of precipitation a year over about 38 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 31°C) and January the coldest (average low 7°C).
Desert climate
Elche, Valencia has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 17°C in January to 31°C in August. September is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to May and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 7° | 17° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 11° | 22° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 21° | 30° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 15° | 24° |
How much rain does Elche get?
Elche gets 208 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 38 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 97% of Spain.
September is the wettest month, with 30 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 5.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 59 days, to August 11, 2024.
Elche weather by month
Elche weather in January
In January, Elche averages a high of 17°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 28°C (2021) and the record low is -2°C (1985). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Elche weather in February
In February, Elche averages a high of 17°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 29°C (1990) and the record low is -1°C (1978). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Elche weather in March
In March, Elche averages a high of 19°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 33°C (1988) and the record low is -1°C (2004). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Elche weather in April
In April, Elche averages a high of 22°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 37°C (1980) and the record low is 1°C (1982). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Elche weather in May
In May, Elche averages a high of 24°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 38°C (2015) and the record low is 7°C (1982). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Elche weather in June
In June, Elche averages a high of 28°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 38°C (2015) and the record low is 10°C (1975).
Elche weather in July
In July, Elche averages a high of 31°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 42°C (2022) and the record low is 13°C (1987).
Elche weather in August
In August, Elche averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (2015) and the record low is 13°C (1996).
Elche weather in September
In September, Elche averages a high of 29°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 40°C (2016) and the record low is 10°C (1988).
Elche weather in October
In October, Elche averages a high of 25°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 39°C (2015) and the record low is 5°C (1975). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Elche weather in November
In November, Elche averages a high of 20°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 31°C (1985) and the record low is 1°C (2004). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Elche weather in December
In December, Elche averages a high of 17°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 27°C (1981) and the record low is 0°C (2008). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Elche
July is the sunniest month in Elche, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 44%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 59% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Elche is sunnier than 82% of Spain.
Humidity peaks in September at 62% and is lowest in May at 54%.
Elche has about 12 days a year above 32°C. Elche is cooler than 67% of Spain.
Elche weather records
These records cover ALICANTE during 1973–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Elche station is 42°C, on July 25, 2022. The coldest is -2°C, on January 15, 1985.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 157 mm of precipitation, on September 5, 1980.
27 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The best time to visit Elche
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to May and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 7°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 11°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 20°C.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 15°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 17° | 20 mm | 3 | 60% | 58% | 28° | -2° |
| February | 7° | 17° | 13 mm | 4 | 58% | 57% | 29° | -1° |
| March | 9° | 19° | 21 mm | 4 | 59% | 44% | 33° | -1° |
| April | 11° | 22° | 22 mm | 4 | 59% | 47% | 37° | 1° |
| May | 14° | 24° | 13 mm | 3 | 54% | 55% | 38° | 7° |
| June | 18° | 28° | 5.8 mm | 2 | 55% | 66% | 38° | 10° |
| July | 21° | 31° | 1.3 mm | 1 | 56% | 82% | 42° | 13° |
| August | 22° | 31° | 9.4 mm | 2 | 56% | 76% | 39° | 13° |
| September | 19° | 29° | 30 mm | 4 | 62% | 55% | 40° | 10° |
| October | 15° | 25° | 26 mm | 4 | 62% | 51% | 39° | 5° |
| November | 11° | 20° | 27 mm | 5 | 61% | 57% | 31° | 1° |
| December | 8° | 17° | 19 mm | 4 | 59% | 60% | 27° | 0° |
Station: ALICANTE, 13 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1973–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Elche climate questions
How much rain does Elche get?
Elche gets 208 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 38 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Elche?
September is the wettest month in Elche, with 30 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm.
How many rainy days does Elche have a year?
Elche has about 38 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 5.
What is the hottest month in Elche?
August is the warmest month in Elche, with an average high of 31°C.
What is the coldest month in Elche?
January is the coldest month in Elche, with an average low of 7°C.
What is the record high temperature in Elche?
Within the available 1973–2025 station history, the record high at the Elche station is 42°C, set on July 25, 2022. The record low is -2°C, on January 15, 1985.
What is the sunniest month in Elche?
July is the sunniest month in Elche, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Elche?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to May and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.