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Orihuela Weather in August

Orihuela in August

The short of it: Orihuela in August averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain and about 13 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 22° · rain 8.0 mm · daylight 13 h 38 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: April & October

August in Orihuela brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 22°, with about 8.0 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Orihuela, with afternoons near 33°. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 38 min in mid-August, 56 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and October.

Against its neighbours, Orihuela runs about middling and wetter than most in August. Callosa de Segura, 7 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

August in Orihuela, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus September
3° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 38 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Callosa de SeguraValencia7 km NE33°22°7.0 mm
SantomeraMurcia10 km WSW34°22°8.0 mm
AlbateraValencia12 km NNE33°22°8.0 mm
AlmoradíValencia14 km ENE32°22°6.0 mm
BeniajánMurcia17 km SW33°22°7.0 mm
Puente TocinosMurcia17 km SW34°22°8.0 mm
RojalesValencia19 km E32°22°7.0 mm
MurciaMurcia20 km WSW34°22°8.0 mm

The Almanac · Orihuela Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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The height of summer in Orihuela, with afternoons near 33°. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Orihuela by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January17°6°21 mm10 km/h9 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
February18°7°22 mm11 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
March20°9°30 mm12 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
April23°11°30 mm13 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°15°26 mm12 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
June30°19°11 mm12 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
July32°22°3.0 mm11 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
August33°22°8.0 mm10 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
September29°19°33 mm10 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
October25°15°37 mm9 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
November20°10°33 mm10 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
December17°7°23 mm10 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Orihuela in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Orihuela in August?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Orihuela, with afternoons near 33°. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Orihuela?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are April and October.

How long are the days in Orihuela in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 38 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 32 min in December to 14 h 48 min in June.

Does it snow in Orihuela in August?

Hardly — August nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Orihuela in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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