WhatAWeatherClimate in Elche
Elche has a semi-arid Mediterranean climate very similar to neighbouring Alicante, with a slightly more continental flavour due to its inland location. Summers are hot and dry, with average highs of 32 degrees Celsius, and winters are mild with lows around 6 degrees.
Annual rainfall barely reaches 290 mm, one of the lowest values in Spain. Rain concentrates in autumn as intense showers, occasionally torrential when a Mediterranean cut-off low arrives.
The Palm Grove, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, historically relies on a sophisticated irrigation system that maximises scarce water. Easterlies bring humidity and cloud, while westerlies dry the air.
Best time to visit is spring and autumn. Use the hourly forecast, shower probability and forecast temperature before walking the Misteri route or heading to Arenales del Sol or El Carabassi beaches.