AI-generatedElche at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Jun, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,080 h
- Rain a year
- 280 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 96 m
Climate in Elche
Elche has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 3,080 hours of sunshine a year, Elche is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – June, September – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
08:1019:27
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:54–08:46 · evening 18:51–19:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:44–07:54 · evening 19:43–19:53
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Elche in October?
In October, Elche is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Elche.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 16 min08:10 – 19:27
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %94 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Elche
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.5 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Elche, 66 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 12 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Elche
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Elche: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Elche has about 5 rainy days with 35 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Elche
How breezy and how cloudy Elche is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Elche typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 44 % of the sky over Elche: mostly sunny, with about 7.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Elche
How often the day gets hot in Elche (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Elche has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Elche
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 34 days a year, mostly in August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 78 | 15° | 7° | 6.4 h | 4 | 26 |
| FebruaryFeb | 86 | 17° | 7° | 7.0 h | 3 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 93 | 19° | 9° | 7.7 h | 5 | 34 |
| AprilApr | 97 | 21° | 11° | 8.7 h | 5 | 30 |
| MayMay | 100 | 24° | 14° | 9.9 h | 4 | 24 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 29° | 18° | 11.2 h | 1 | 6 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 31° | 21° | 11.5 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 31° | 22° | 10.5 h | 2 | 7 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 28° | 19° | 8.7 h | 5 | 42 |
| OctoberOct | 93 | 24° | 15° | 7.5 h | 5 | 35 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 19° | 11° | 6.3 h | 6 | 34 |
| DecemberDec | 77 | 16° | 8° | 5.8 h | 4 | 26 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
38.26° N, 0.70° W · 96 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Elche
The best time to visit Elche is from February to June and from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to May. The wettest month is September with 42 mm of precipitation.
Elche through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Elche in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 19–24 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Elche in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Elche in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 19–28 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Elche in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 15–17 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Elche for you.
Your best months: April – May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Elche
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May has the better holiday weather in Elche: score 100 against 93. Daytime highs are about the same. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 93 | 100better |
| Day high | 24° | 24° |
| Night low | 15° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h | 9.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 35 mm | 24 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Elche month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
78January15° · 6 h
In January, Elche is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Elche.
Elche in January86February17° · 7 h
In February, Elche is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Elche.
Elche in February93March19° · 8 h
In March, Elche is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Elche.
Elche in March97April21° · 9 h
In April, Elche is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Elche.
Elche in April100May24° · 10 h
In May, Elche is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Elche.
Elche in May88June29° · 11 h
In June, Elche is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Elche.
Elche in June73July31° · 12 h
In July, Elche is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Elche.
Elche in July73August31° · 11 h
In August, Elche is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Elche.
Elche in August93September28° · 9 h
In September, Elche is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 42 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Elche.
Elche in September93October24° · 8 h
In October, Elche is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Elche.
Elche in October88November19° · 6 h
In November, Elche is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Elche.
Elche in November77December16° · 6 h
In December, Elche is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Elche.
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Elche vs. Alicante
In October the holiday weather in Elche and Alicante is about equally good (score 93 vs. 94). During the day it is about as warm in Alicante as in Elche.
| in October | Elche | Alicante |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 93 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | – | 23° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Feb – Jun, Sep – Nov | Feb – Jun, Sep – Nov |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Elche ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Alicante24°23°94
- 2ElcheThis page24°93
- 3Cartagena23°22°93
- 4Almería23°21°93
- 5Murcia26°92
- 6Castellón de la Plana23°22°90
- 7Granada22°88
- 8Toledo21°87
Planning a trip to Elche
Weather for your travel dates
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Elche in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Elche has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 73).
- 96
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 98
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 93
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 15 min
- Distance
- 1,470 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Elche
When is the best time to visit Elche?
The best time to visit Elche is from February to June and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Elche?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Elche?
The wettest month is September with 42 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Elche get?
Elche gets around 3,080 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 5.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Elche in?
Elche uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Elche?
A nonstop flight from London to Elche takes about 2 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,470 km.
Which school holidays are best for Elche?
Elche has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 73). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 96, May half-term 98, Summer holidays 73, October half-term 93, Christmas holidays 78.
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