Month guide · Valencia · Spain
Valencia in April
What April is really like in Valencia: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Felivet, Public domain
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Valencia. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. Warm spring days, ideal for walking; Easter brings Spanish visitors and maritime processions.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Valencia: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with March (20°C (68°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 07:24
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:39
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Spring (March–May). Fallas fills mid-March with fireworks and crowds; April and May are warm, sunny and ideal for walking and cycling.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in March). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Semana Santa Marinera — Easter processions in the maritime districts (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · El Cabanyal and Malvarrosa
El Cabanyal
The former fishing village behind the beach is a protected district of narrow parallel streets lined with single- and two-storey houses covered in colourful ceramic tiles.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Food
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Turia Gardens
Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia
Head for the Sorolla rooms first; his sunlit beach scenes are a good preparation for Malvarrosa.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
Gallery · El Carmen
IVAM
The Valencian Institute of Modern Art, opened in 1989 on the edge of El Carmen, holds a major collection of the sculptor Julio González and hosts changing exhibitions of 20th-century and contemporary art and photography.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
Museum · Penya-roja (City of Arts and Sciences)
Museo Fallero
Visit after the City of Arts and Sciences; it is about a 10-minute walk away.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 12°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Valencia?
One of the best months to visit Valencia, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Valencia?
It is one of the best months to visit Valencia. Warm spring days, ideal for walking; Easter brings Spanish visitors and maritime processions.
+How warm is Valencia in April?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Valencia in April?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.