Month guide · Valencia · Spain
Valencia in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Valencia. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Warm and pleasant for walking and beaches, but this is the main season for sudden heavy rain.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 5th-warmest month in Valencia: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with September (28°C (82°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 08:11
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 19:23
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea in September and pleasant city weather, though heavy storms are most likely in this season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October 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 October
- Valencian Community Day — parades and the Mocadorà gift of marzipan sweets (9 October)
- Valencia Half Marathon (usually late October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
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
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Valencia.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 16°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Valencia?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Valencia?
It is one of the best months to visit Valencia. Warm and pleasant for walking and beaches, but this is the main season for sudden heavy rain.
+How warm is Valencia in October?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Valencia in October?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.