Month guide · Valencia · Spain
Valencia in February
What February is really like in Valencia: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Bright and mild with almond and orange blossom on the outskirts; Fallas preparations begin.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in Valencia: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 28 days. Compared with January (17°C (63°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:54
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:38
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild and sunny days with cool nights, low prices and few visitors; too cold for most swimmers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in March). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- La Crida — opening ceremony of Fallas at the Torres de Serranos (usually last Sunday of February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · El Cabanyal and Malvarrosa
Malvarrosa beach
A wide, sandy city beach backed by a promenade of paella restaurants and beach bars, running north from Las Arenas towards Patacona.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Zoo · Turia Gardens
Bioparc Valencia
Check the schedule for the bird show and keeper talks, and plan two to three hours.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Architecture · Penya-roja (City of Arts and Sciences)
City of Arts and Sciences
Santiago Calatrava's complex of white, skeletal buildings rises from shallow pools at the eastern end of the Turia Gardens.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Kids
- Photo spot
- After dark
Aquarium · Penya-roja (City of Arts and Sciences)
L'Oceanogràfic
Arrive at opening and see the shark tunnels and Arctic area first, before tour groups and school visits arrive.
- Time needed
- 4–5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 8°C and 4 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Valencia?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 February a good time to visit Valencia?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Bright and mild with almond and orange blossom on the outskirts; Fallas preparations begin.
+How warm is Valencia in February?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Valencia in February?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.