Best time to visit Valencia
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Valencia
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Valencian paella workshop and visit to the Algiros market - 2
PRIVATE Valencia Paella & Tapas Cooking Class in Chef Jose’s Home - 3
Valencia: Cathedral, St. Nicholas & Silk Exchange Tour + Tickets - 4
San Jose Caves Guided Tour from Valencia with Local Guide - 5
Albufera Natural Park Tour from Valencia: Boat Ride & Local Guide - 6
Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local - 7
City of Arts and Sciences Tour with Private Wine and Beer Tasting - 8
Valencia City Highlights in Guided Bike or E-Bike Tour - 9
Valencia Private Segway Tour - 10
City of Arts and Sciences Private Segway Tour - 11
Private TukTuk Tour 2 Hours of Valencia - 12
Valencia PRIVATE Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour with a Local - 13
Valencia Private Walking Tour with Official Valencian Guide - 14
All-in-One Valencia Private E-Bike Tour - 15
Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument - 16
Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia - 17
Tailor-Made Hiking: Hanging Bridges and Turia Canyon (Chulilla) - 18
Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop - 19
Tickets to Museum of Illusions Valencia - 20
Valencia tour with cathedral included. - 21
Paella cooking class: Sangria workshop, Tapas & Wine – evening - 22
Valencia Private Tour: Old Town, La Lonja de la Seda & Horchata - 23
Seafood Paella cooking class Sangria workshop & Local Market - 24
Valencia Complete Tour by Tuk Tuk - 25
Wine Tasting Experience with a Professional Sommelier in Valencia City Center - 26
Private Walking Tour of Valencia with Official Guide - 27
Valencia: Top 25 Highlights Guided Bike Tour - 28
Paella cooking class - Local Market tour, Tapas & Wine - 29
Valencia's Greatest Food, History and Culture Tour-Small groups - 30
Valencia Highlights Bike Tour
Last refreshed 2026-10-18.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Valencia (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Valencia's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7–16 | 13 | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 55% | 19 | 187 | 2 | Moderate | 9 |
| Feb | 8–18 | 15 | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 55% | 17 | 186 | 3 | Busy | 9 |
| Mar | 10–18 | 16 | 10 | 135 | 13.5 | 56% | 22 | 202 | 4 | Moderate | 7 |
| Apr | 11–20 | 18 | 8 | 78 | 9.8 | 56% | 20 | 228 | 6 | Moderate | 9 |
| May | 15–24 | 23 | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 51% | 19 | 289 | 7 | Quiet | 10 |
| Jun | 19–28 | 28 | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 53% | 19 | 289 | 8 | Quiet | 10 |
| Jul | 22–30 | 32 | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 54% | 18 | 309 | 8 | Quiet | 7 |
| Aug | 23–31 | 33 | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 52% | 19 | 287 | 8 | Moderate | 6 |
| Sep | 19–28 | 28 | 8 | 73 | 9.1 | 54% | 19 | 236 | 6 | Busy | 9 |
| Oct | 16–25 | 24 | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 55% | 18 | 208 | 4 | Peak | 10 |
| Nov | 12–20 | 19 | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 58% | 19 | 177 | 2 | Busy | 9 |
| Dec | 9–18 | 15 | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 56% | 18 | 179 | 2 | Quiet | 9 |
UV Index in Valencia by Month
UV index in Valencia peaks at 8 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
May
10/1015–24°C (feels 23°C) · 5 rain days (59h) · 289 sun hours · 51% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
June
10/1019–28°C · 5 rain days (38h) · 289 sun hours · 53% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
October
10/1016–25°C · 6 rain days (62h) · 208 sun hours · 55% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
9/107–16°C (feels 13°C) · 4 rain days (57h) · 187 sun hours · 55% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 2 (low)
February
9/108–18°C (feels 15°C) · 2 rain days (35h) · 186 sun hours · 55% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
March
7/1010–18°C (feels 16°C) · 10 rain days (135h) · 202 sun hours · 56% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
April
9/1011–20°C (feels 18°C) · 8 rain days (78h) · 228 sun hours · 56% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
July
7/1022–30°C (feels 32°C) · 2 rain days (27h) · 309 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high)
August
6/1023–31°C (feels 33°C) · 3 rain days (26h) · 287 sun hours · 52% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
September
9/1019–28°C · 8 rain days (73h) · 236 sun hours · 54% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
November
9/1012–20°C (feels 19°C) · 6 rain days (67h) · 177 sun hours · 58% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
December
9/109–18°C (feels 15°C) · 4 rain days (31h) · 179 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Valencia
When is the best time to visit Valencia?
May is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 15–24°C (5 rainy days). The top three months by score are May, June, October.
What is the worst time to visit Valencia?
August is the lowest-scoring month (6/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 23–31°C (3 rainy days).
Is Valencia too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Valencia?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in June and peaks in October. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Valencia have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 10/10, crowd index 36) and June (climate 10/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Valencia by month?
UV peaks at 8 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 4, Apr 6, May 7, Jun 8, Jul 8, Aug 8, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 2, Dec 2. July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Valencia in July?
July is the peak UV month in Valencia, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Valencia on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Valencia bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 5 months: January, February, March, October, December. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 12 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 22 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.