Season guide · Valencia · Spain
Valencia in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Felivet, Public domain
Quick answer
Hot and humid with busy beaches, Noche de San Juan bonfires and the July fair; sightsee early in the day. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 7 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 19°C (66°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 7
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 3 | 14.9 h | 4/5 |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 1 | 14.7 h | 4/5 |
| August | 31°C (88°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 | 13.7 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 30°C (86°F) against a yearly 23°C (73°F), and 7 of the year's roughly 49 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Noche de San Juan — bonfires and midnight swims on the city beaches (23 June)
- June: Corpus Christi procession (late May or June)
- July: Gran Fira de València — July fair ending with the Batalla de Flores flower battle (usually last Sunday of July)
- August: La Tomatina — tomato fight in nearby Buñol (usually last Wednesday of August; ticketed)
Make the most of the weather
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
Historic site · El Carmen
Torres de Quart
Look for the impact marks on the outer façade facing away from the old town.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Views
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
Day trips in summer
- Sagunto (About 30 minutes by train) — A town famous for its resistance to Hannibal in 219 BC, with a restored Roman theatre and a long hilltop castle whose walls hold Iberian, Roman and Moorish remains.
- Xàtiva (About 1 hour by train) — Birthplace of the two Borgia popes, Xàtiva is a handsome old town below a huge castle stretched along a ridge, with sweeping views over the surrounding orchards.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Valencia?
Yes: June is among the best months. Hot and humid with busy beaches, Noche de San Juan bonfires and the July fair; sightsee early in the day.
+What is the weather like in Valencia in summer?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 7 rainy days over the season.