Month guide · Valencia · Spain
Valencia in July
What July 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 4.0
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 14.7 hours of daylight. Hot, humid nights and busy beaches; sightsee early and spend afternoons by the sea.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 2nd-warmest month in Valencia: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with June (28°C (82°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:47
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:28
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Gran Fira de València — July fair ending with the Batalla de Flores flower battle (usually last Sunday of July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Ciutat Vella
Mercado Central
Go in the morning, when the stalls are fully stocked; it does not open on Sundays.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Architecture
- Shopping
- Free
- Iconic
Landmark · Ciutat Vella
Plaza de la Virgen and the Water Tribunal
The old town's most beautiful square is framed by the cathedral, the Basilica of the Virgen de los Desamparados and the Palau de la Generalitat, with a fountain representing the Turia river and its irrigation channels.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Couples
- Photo spot
Museum · Ciutat Vella
Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas
Even if you skip the museum, stop to study the carved façade on Calle Poeta Querol.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
Architecture · Ruzafa
Estación del Norte
Valencia's main railway station, opened in 1917, is a showpiece of Valencian Art Nouveau, its façade decorated with oranges and orange blossom.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- Free
- Photo spot
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Valencia.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 22°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July 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 July a good time to visit Valencia?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot, humid nights and busy beaches; sightsee early and spend afternoons by the sea.
+How warm is Valencia in July?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Valencia in July?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.