Climatological averages, historical records, packing tips and best time to visit Valencia during August. AEMET / ECMWF reanalysis 1991-2020.
Reference values based on 1991-2020 AEMET / ECMWF climatology. Year-to-year variation can be significant.
| Metric | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|
| All-time high | 43.5 °C | August 2003 |
| 24h DANA rainfall | 491 mm | October 1957 |
| All-time low | -7.2 °C | February 1956 |
| Hail size | 9 cm | May 2022 |
Official records (AEMET). Secondary stations may have more extreme readings.
In August, Valencia typically shows persistent humid heat and sea highs. The average high temperature is around 31°C and the average low around 22°C, with monthly rainfall of 28 mm spread over roughly 3 rain days and about 300 hours of sunshine. Average relative humidity stands at 67% and wind speed averages 10 km/h.
The local calendar in August is shaped by general holidays, sea 27 °C, so checking the forecast a few days in advance is worth it before any outdoor activity. Averages give a general picture but extreme events can vary widely: in August, Valencia has recorded both unusually warm spells and cold incursions across recent decades.
For a typical stay we recommend very short sleeves and plenty of water. UV protection is sensible on sunny days, even in a mild winter month, and a closed-toe waterproof shoe helps on damp days. For multi-day trips bring thin layers that you can combine through the day.
The first two weeks of August usually offer the best balance in Valencia: moderate crowds, friendlier prices and weather that remains representative of the month. Late August starts showing features of the transition to the next month. Use our custom historical lookup to check the actual values for the exact year you plan to travel.
Of the twelve months, August is the warmest in Valencia and the 11th wettest. It collects 15 mm, 3 % of the whole year’s rain, spread over 4.8 days with appreciable precipitation, of which 0.4 exceed 10 mm. The wettest is September.
Among the 50 Spanish cities with AEMET climatological normals on this site, in August Valencia is the 26th warmest, with a mean maximum of 30.6 °C, and the 22nd wettest. The wettest of them that month is San Sebastián, with 109 mm against Valencia’s 15 mm.
Averages hide what can actually happen. At the València observatory, a August has reached 43.0 °C as an absolute maximum and 16.2 °C as a minimum: that is the real range to reckon with, not the 26.5 °C mean. Relative humidity runs around 68 % and mean wind 7.4 km/h.
AEMET climatological normals 1991-2020, València observatory (13 m above sea level). Sources and methodology → · Forecast for Valencia →
