Climatological averages, historical records, packing tips and best time to visit Valencia during July. 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 July, Valencia typically shows humid summer with tropical nights. The average high temperature is around 30°C and the average low around 22°C, with monthly rainfall of 9 mm spread over roughly 2 rain days and about 329 hours of sunshine. Average relative humidity stands at 64% and wind speed averages 11 km/h.
The local calendar in July is shaped by July fair and concerts, 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 July, Valencia has recorded both unusually warm spells and cold incursions across recent decades.
For a typical stay we recommend linen clothes, hats, parasols. 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 July usually offer the best balance in Valencia: moderate crowds, friendlier prices and weather that remains representative of the month. Late July 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, July is the 2nd warmest in Valencia and the driest. It collects 7 mm, 1 % of the whole year’s rain, spread over 3.2 days with appreciable precipitation, of which 0.1 exceed 10 mm. The warmest month is August and the wettest is September.
Among the 50 Spanish cities with AEMET climatological normals on this site, in July Valencia is the 28th warmest, with a mean maximum of 29.9 °C, and the 28th wettest. The wettest of them that month is San Sebastián, with 92 mm against Valencia’s 7 mm.
Averages hide what can actually happen. At the València observatory, a July has reached 40.3 °C as an absolute maximum and 16.0 °C as a minimum: that is the real range to reckon with, not the 25.9 °C mean. Relative humidity runs around 68 % and mean wind 8.1 km/h.
AEMET climatological normals 1991-2020, València observatory (13 m above sea level). Sources and methodology → · Forecast for Valencia →
