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Orihuela, 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 Orihuela, Valencia?
Orihuela, Valencia gets 282 mm of precipitation a year over about 52 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 34°C) and January the coldest (average low 6°C).
Semi-arid climate
Orihuela, Valencia has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 17°C in January to 34°C in August. September is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to April and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 6° | 18° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 11° | 24° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 21° | 33° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 14° | 26° |
How much rain does Orihuela get?
Orihuela gets 282 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 52 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 91% of Spain.
September is the wettest month, with 38 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 6.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 66 days, to July 22, 2026.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Orihuela got 290 mm of rain, against a normal of 282 mm for those months. December 2025 had the most, with 96 mm.
Orihuela weather by month
Orihuela weather in January
In January, Orihuela averages a high of 17°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 29°C (2021) and the record low is -8°C (1985). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Orihuela weather in February
In February, Orihuela averages a high of 18°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 29°C (2011) and the record low is -4°C (1988). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Orihuela weather in March
In March, Orihuela averages a high of 21°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 33°C (2017) and the record low is -2°C (1993). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Orihuela weather in April
In April, Orihuela averages a high of 23°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 37°C (2011) and the record low is 0°C (1986). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Orihuela weather in May
In May, Orihuela averages a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 41°C (2015) and the record low is 4°C (1985).
Orihuela weather in June
In June, Orihuela averages a high of 32°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 42°C (2012) and the record low is 8°C (1984).
Orihuela weather in July
In July, Orihuela averages a high of 34°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 46°C (1994) and the record low is 13°C (1984).
Orihuela weather in August
In August, Orihuela averages a high of 34°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 77% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 46°C (2021) and the record low is 14°C (1984).
Orihuela weather in September
In September, Orihuela averages a high of 31°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 44°C (2016) and the record low is 9°C (1984).
Orihuela weather in October
In October, Orihuela averages a high of 26°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 36°C (2024) and the record low is 4°C (1993). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Orihuela weather in November
In November, Orihuela averages a high of 21°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 31°C (2013) and the record low is -1°C (1985). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Orihuela weather in December
In December, Orihuela averages a high of 18°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 33 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 28°C (1981) and the record low is -6°C (1984). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Orihuela
July is the sunniest month in Orihuela, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 45%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 60% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Orihuela is sunnier than 83% of Spain.
Humidity peaks in October at 62% and is lowest in May at 54%.
Orihuela has about 72 days a year above 32°C. Orihuela is hotter than 97% of Spain.
First and last freeze in Orihuela
The first fall freeze in Orihuela typically comes around December 11, and the last spring freeze around January 24. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 321 days.
Orihuela weather records
These records cover MURCIA during 1974–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Orihuela station is 46°C, on August 15, 2021. The coldest is -8°C, on January 16, 1985.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 169 mm of precipitation, on September 12, 2019.
26 all-time records have been set at the station since 1974.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.6°C per decade since 1985.
The best time to visit Orihuela
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to April and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 18°C and lows near 6°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 11°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 20°C.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 14°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | 17° | 27 mm | 5 | 61% | 58% | 29° | -8° |
| February | 6° | 18° | 19 mm | 5 | 59% | 56% | 29° | -4° |
| March | 8° | 21° | 30 mm | 6 | 59% | 45% | 33° | -2° |
| April | 11° | 23° | 29 mm | 6 | 58% | 48% | 37° | 0° |
| May | 14° | 27° | 21 mm | 5 | 54% | 56% | 41° | 4° |
| June | 18° | 32° | 17 mm | 3 | 54% | 66% | 42° | 8° |
| July | 21° | 34° | 1.3 mm | 1 | 56% | 82% | 46° | 13° |
| August | 22° | 34° | 12 mm | 2 | 56% | 77% | 46° | 14° |
| September | 19° | 31° | 38 mm | 5 | 60% | 56% | 44° | 9° |
| October | 14° | 26° | 27 mm | 6 | 62% | 52% | 36° | 4° |
| November | 9° | 21° | 29 mm | 6 | 62% | 58% | 31° | -1° |
| December | 6° | 18° | 33 mm | 6 | 62% | 60% | 28° | -6° |
Station: MURCIA, 22 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1974–2026; 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.
Orihuela climate questions
How much rain does Orihuela get?
Orihuela gets 282 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 52 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Orihuela?
September is the wettest month in Orihuela, with 38 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm.
How many rainy days does Orihuela have a year?
Orihuela has about 52 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 6.
What is the hottest month in Orihuela?
July is the warmest month in Orihuela, with an average high of 34°C.
What is the coldest month in Orihuela?
January is the coldest month in Orihuela, with an average low of 6°C.
What is the record high temperature in Orihuela?
Within the available 1974–2026 station history, the record high at the Orihuela station is 46°C, set on August 15, 2021. The record low is -8°C, on January 16, 1985.
What is the sunniest month in Orihuela?
July is the sunniest month in Orihuela, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Orihuela?
The first fall freeze in Orihuela typically comes around December 11. The last spring freeze is around January 24.
What is the best time to visit Orihuela?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to April and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.