Climate month by month
These are long-term averages (1981–2010 normals) from Spain’s state meteorological agency AEMET for the station at Alicante-Elche Airport — the nearest station to Torrevieja with published normals, about 35 km to the north. Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa are similar but can differ slightly. Values in the table are rounded to whole numbers. This is not a forecast for any particular year.
| Month | High / low, °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days | Sunshine hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17 / 7 | 21 | 4 | 184 |
| February | 17 / 7 | 20 | 3 | 179 |
| March | 19 / 9 | 20 | 3 | 221 |
| April | 21 / 11 | 27 | 4 | 251 |
| May | 24 / 14 | 28 | 4 | 291 |
| June | 28 / 18 | 10 | 2 | 316 |
| July | 30 / 21 | 4 | 1 | 344 |
| August | 31 / 22 | 5 | 1 | 313 |
| September | 29 / 19 | 40 | 3 | 243 |
| October | 25 / 15 | 46 | 4 | 218 |
| November | 20 / 11 | 34 | 4 | 174 |
| December | 17 / 8 | 22 | 4 | 165 |
What the figures show
- The hottest months are July and August: average highs of about 30–31 °C and night-time lows of about 21 °C.
- The coolest month is January: average high 16.7 °C, low 6.5 °C. Frost occurs on less than one day a year on average.
- Rain is scarce: about 277 mm and 35 rainy days a year. The wettest months are September and October, the driest is July.
- About 2,950 hours of sunshine a year; over 300 hours a month in summer.
Forecasts and warnings
AEMET publishes a day-by-day forecast for Torrevieja on its municipality page. Severe weather warnings are issued by zone; Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa are in the “Litoral sur de Alicante” zone. Yellow, orange and red levels mean increasing risk — at orange and red, follow the instructions of 112 Comunitat Valenciana and the town hall.
Planning a trip or a move
The lifeguarded beach season in Torrevieja runs from mid-June to mid-September, peaking in July and August. For things to see the rest of the year and events in the region, see the related guides.