Your April weather guide
WarmWeather in Valencia in April
April is a good time for Valencia if you want comfortable city weather rather than a hot beach holiday. Average daytime highs of 20.6°C suit walking around without intense heat, but nights averaging 11.2°C call for an extra layer. The catch is the sea: at 15.4°C, it is cold for swimming. Expect some rain alongside useful sunshine, and pack for warm afternoons and noticeably cooler evenings rather than relying on summer clothes alone.
Long-term climate averages for Valencia, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Valencia, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Valencia.
- Average daytime high
- 20.6°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 25°C
- Average night-time low
- 11.2°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 8°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.1°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sea temperature
- 15.4°C
- year to year: 15°C to 16°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 7.1h
- 54% of 13.1 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 6
- 42 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days over 25°C
- 10%
- 0% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 33.8°C
- 2011-04-09
- Record low 1991-2020
- 5.5°C
- 1996-04-04
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 24 min
- 1298 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How April compares
April is the 7th warmest month of the year in Valencia and ranks 61st of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within Spain it is 15th of 87 (Spain in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Valencia is 7.1°C warmer by day and 6.1°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Valencia peaks at 20.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 25.1°C or more. Roughly 1 in 10 days top 25°C and 1 in 500 pass 30°C. Nights average 11.2°C; one night in ten drops to 8.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 33.8°C (2011-04-09) and the coldest night 5.5°C (1996-04-04).
Rain in April
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 42 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2007 with 117 mm, the driest 2014 with 8 mm. Humidity averages 65%.
Sea temperature in April
The sea averages 15.4°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 14.6°C to 16.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.4°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 7.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.1 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:24 and sets about 20:39 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 45%.
Is April a good time to visit Valencia?
It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Valencia on our scoring are July, June, August; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Warm afternoons, but keep a jacket handy
Valencia in April suits travellers who prefer being outdoors in warmth without planning their day around strong heat. A daytime high of around 21°C makes light clothing a sensible starting point, with a jumper or jacket for evenings. Warmer spells can feel more like summer: the warmest 10% of days reach 25.1°C or more, so keep your midday plans flexible if you dislike heat. That is not the everyday picture, though. The coldest 10% of nights fall to 8.4°C or lower, making a substantial outer layer useful if you expect to stay out late. Pack layers rather than committing to either a summer or winter wardrobe.
Enough sunshine for outdoor plans, with some flexibility
Rain is a reason to keep plans flexible, not to rule April out. There are about 6 rainy days during the month, so a compact umbrella or light waterproof is a sensible addition to your bag. You should not assume every day will stay dry, but equally, rain need not define the trip. About 7.1 hours of sunshine within 13.1 hours of daylight gives you scope for outdoor time without expecting clear skies throughout. Leave room to move a walk to a brighter spell rather than fixing everything in advance. April works best if you are happy to adapt to changing conditions.
A little perspective
Valencia through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.0°C | 6.9°C | 14.0°C | 5.4 | 33 | 5 | 0% |
| February | 15.9°C | 7.1°C | 13.2°C | 6.2 | 27 | 5 | 0% |
| March | 18.5°C | 8.9°C | 13.8°C | 6.6 | 37 | 5 | 5% |
| AprilSelected | 20.6°C | 11.2°C | 15.4°C | 7.1 | 42 | 6 | 10% |
| May | 23.8°C | 14.5°C | 18.4°C | 7.9 | 33 | 6 | 36% |
| Junebest | 27.9°C | 18.5°C | 22.2°C | 10.0 | 19 | 4 | 84% |
| Julybest | 30.4°C | 21.3°C | 25.3°C | 11.5 | 8 | 2 | 99% |
| Augustbest | 30.5°C | 21.8°C | 26.4°C | 9.5 | 22 | 4 | 97% |
| September | 27.1°C | 19.0°C | 24.9°C | 7.0 | 60 | 7 | 76% |
| October | 23.3°C | 15.3°C | 22.0°C | 5.8 | 53 | 7 | 30% |
| November | 18.5°C | 10.9°C | 18.6°C | 5.4 | 46 | 6 | 3% |
| December | 15.5°C | 7.9°C | 15.6°C | 5.0 | 35 | 5 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Valencia in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Valencia hot in April?
Valencia is warm in April: the average daytime high is 20.6°C and nights average 11.2°C. Roughly 1 in 10 April days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Valencia in April?
The sea around Valencia averages 15.4°C in April, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 15°C to 16°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Valencia in April?
Valencia sees about 6 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 42 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 2007 (117 mm) and the driest was 2014 (8 mm).
How sunny is Valencia in April?
Valencia gets around 7.1 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 13.1 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Valencia compare with the UK in April?
Valencia is on average 7.1°C warmer than London by day in April (20.6°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Valencia?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Valencia reached 33.8°C on 2011-04-09, and the coldest night dropped to 5.5°C on 1996-04-04.
Is the sea warm enough for swimming in April?
The sea averages 15.4°C, with a year-to-year range of 15°C to 16°C, so it is cold rather than comfortably swimmable. April is better suited to time beside the water than a holiday built around relaxed sea swimming.
How much warmer is Valencia than London in April?
Valencia's average daytime high is 20.6°C, compared with 13.5°C in London, a difference of 7.1°C. That makes it a useful step up in daytime warmth for a UK traveller, although cool evenings mean you should still bring layers.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Valencia. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 4.7 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C