Weather in Valencia in February

How February compares

February is the 10th warmest month of the year in Valencia and ranks 65th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Spain it is 33rd of 87 (Spain in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Valencia is 8.0°C warmer by day and 5.1°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in Valencia peaks at 15.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 20.5°C or more. Roughly 1 in 250 days top 25°C. Nights average 7.1°C; one night in ten drops to 3.7°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 25.5°C (2020-02-04) and the coldest night -0.9°C (2012-02-13).

Rain in February

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 27 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 1993 with 77 mm, the driest 2019 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 68%.

Sea temperature in February

The sea averages 13.2°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 12.6°C to 14.0°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.4°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:55 and sets about 18:37 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 41%.

Is February a good time to visit Valencia?

February is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Valencia on our scoring are July, June, August; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Comfortable afternoons, chilly evenings

Plan for walking weather rather than summer clothing. The average daytime high is 15.9°C, so a light jacket over layers is a sensible starting point, with something warmer for later. Nights average 7.1°C, and the coldest 10% fall to 3.7°C or below: eating or sitting outside after dark may feel chilly. There can be warmer spells, with the warmest 10% of days reaching at least 20.5°C, but do not build your plans around those. Put longer outdoor stretches in the middle of the day and keep your evening plans flexible. February is a reasonable choice if you dislike strong heat, but a poor fit if warmth is the main purpose of your trip.

Useful sunshine, but not swimming weather

There is enough sunshine to make outdoor time appealing, averaging about 6.2 hours within 10.5 hours of daylight. That is not a promise of clear skies throughout your stay, so leave room to change plans. About 4 days have measurable rain, making a packable waterproof sensible without treating wet weather as the defining feature of the month. The bigger limitation for a seaside holiday is the water: at 13.2°C, the sea is cold, not merely refreshing. Think coastal walks rather than leisurely swims. For a short break focused on being outdoors without summer heat, the balance is reasonable; for long beach days and comfortable sea bathing, February does not deliver.