When to go · Orihuela
Orihuela, month by month
The best months for Orihuela: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Low season on the mainland: cold nights in Madrid, mild sun in Seville and Málaga; the Canaries are at their peak. January sales in the shops.16 °C (61 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 5 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Almond blossom in the south; Carnival in Cádiz and Santa Cruz de Tenerife fills those cities.17 °C (63 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 5 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Orihuela's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 5 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Orihuela's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 5 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Orihuela's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.26 °C (79 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Beach season starts; inland heat builds in the second half. San Juan bonfires on 23 June on the coast.30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat).33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat).33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Orihuela's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Orihuela's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Quiet and cheaper; rain in the north, mild in the south. Some coastal resorts close for the winter.20 °C (68 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 5 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Christmas lights and markets; the 6–8 December long weekend (puente) fills hotels. The Christmas lottery on 22 December stops the country for a morning.16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 5 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Orihuela, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Apr: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Mar: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 5
Apr: 5
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: High
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Mar: 1
Apr: 1
March: Inside Orihuela's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.
April: Inside Orihuela's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.
Orihuela: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.