Month guide · Valencia · Spain
Valencia in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Valencia. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Still hot with the warmest sea of the year, but late-month storms become possible.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Valencia: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with August (31°C (88°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:42
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 20:11
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°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, September 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 September
September has no major recurring festival in Valencia, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Park · Ciutat Vella
Turia Gardens
Rent a bike or use the Valenbisi bike-share and ride the whole length; it is flat, traffic-free and the best way to get across the city.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
- Iconic
Park · Penya-roja (City of Arts and Sciences)
Gulliver Park
A giant figure of Gulliver lies pinned to the ground in the Turia Gardens, and children climb over his body, ropes and hair and slide down his clothes as if they were Lilliputians.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
Religious site · Ciutat Vella
Valencia Cathedral and El Miguelete
Climb the Miguelete late in the afternoon for softer light, then step out into Plaza de la Virgen for a drink.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Architecture
Historic site · El Carmen
Torres de Serranos
This massive 14th-century gate was the main entrance of the medieval city walls, facing the river.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Architecture
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Valencia.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 20°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Valencia?
It is one of the best months to visit Valencia. Still hot with the warmest sea of the year, but late-month storms become possible.
+How warm is Valencia in September?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Valencia in September?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.