Month guide · Valencia · Spain
Valencia in August
What August is really like in Valencia: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 13.7 hours of daylight. The hottest, most humid month; many locals leave, and some restaurants close for holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the warmest month in Valencia: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with July (30°C (86°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 07:14
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:58
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot and humid with busy beaches, Noche de San Juan bonfires and the July fair; sightsee early in the day.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- La Tomatina — tomato fight in nearby Buñol (usually last Wednesday of August; ticketed)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
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
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Valencia.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 22°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Valencia?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Valencia in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Valencia?
It is a shoulder-season month. The hottest, most humid month; many locals leave, and some restaurants close for holidays.
+How warm is Valencia in August?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Valencia in August?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.