AI-generatedTorrevieja, Costa Blanca at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,960 h
- Rain a year
- 280 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 14 m
Climate in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,960 hours of sunshine a year, Torrevieja, Costa Blanca is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
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Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca in October?
In October, Torrevieja, Costa Blanca is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 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 Torrevieja, Costa Blanca.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 17 min08:10 – 19:27
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on average
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %92 %
- Seaweight 25 %77 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %94 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
Sea temperature in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.7 – 23.5 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca ranges from 14.4 °C in February to 26.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.6 and 27.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.0° | 14.4° | 15.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.4° | 13.7° | 15.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.8° | 14.1° | 15.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.1° | 15.4° | 16.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.6° | 17.6° | 19.5° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.1° | 21.0° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.1° | 24.0° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.3° | 25.6° | 27.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.1° | 24.0° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.4° | 20.7° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.1° | 17.8° | 20.0° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.4° | 15.5° | 17.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca
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 7.0 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, 62 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 24 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 Torrevieja, Costa Blanca
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · 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 Torrevieja, Costa Blanca: 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, Torrevieja, Costa Blanca has about 5 rainy days with 35 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 30 | 16° | 8° | 15.0° | 6.1 h | 4 | 26 |
| FebruaryFeb | 32 | 17° | 8° | 14.4° | 6.7 h | 3 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 32 | 19° | 10° | 14.8° | 7.2 h | 5 | 34 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 21° | 12° | 16.1° | 8.3 h | 5 | 30 |
| MayMay | 77 | 24° | 15° | 18.6° | 9.7 h | 4 | 24 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 29° | 19° | 22.1° | 10.9 h | 1 | 6 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 31° | 22° | 25.1° | 11.1 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 32° | 23° | 26.3° | 10.2 h | 2 | 7 |
| SeptemberSep | 96 | 28° | 20° | 25.1° | 8.1 h | 5 | 42 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 25° | 16° | 22.4° | 7.0 h | 5 | 35 |
| NovemberNov | 39 | 20° | 12° | 19.1° | 6.1 h | 6 | 34 |
| DecemberDec | 28 | 17° | 9° | 16.4° | 5.6 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)
37.98° N, 0.68° W · 14 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Torrevieja, Costa Blanca
The best time to visit Torrevieja, Costa Blanca is from June to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. The wettest month is September with 42 mm of precipitation.
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 19–24 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 20–28 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 16–17 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January16° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In January, Torrevieja, Costa Blanca is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca.
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca in January32February17° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In February, Torrevieja, Costa Blanca is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca.
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca in February32March19° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In March, Torrevieja, Costa Blanca is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca.
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca in March49April21° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Torrevieja, Costa Blanca is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca.
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca in April77May24° · Sea 19° · 10 h
In May, Torrevieja, Costa Blanca is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. 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 a good month for a holiday in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca.
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca in May93June29° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Torrevieja, Costa Blanca is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca.
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca in June98July31° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Torrevieja, Costa Blanca is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca.
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca in July97August32° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In August, Torrevieja, Costa Blanca is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca.
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca in August96September28° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Torrevieja, Costa Blanca is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 42 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca.
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca in September84October25° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In October, Torrevieja, Costa Blanca is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 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 Torrevieja, Costa Blanca.
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca in October39November20° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In November, Torrevieja, Costa Blanca is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca.
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca in November28December17° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In December, Torrevieja, Costa Blanca is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca.
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Torrevieja vs. Benidorm
In October Torrevieja has the better holiday weather (score 84 vs. 72). During the day Benidorm is 2 °C cooler than Torrevieja. The sea in Benidorm is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Torrevieja | Benidorm |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 84 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 23° |
| Sea | 22° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 7 |
| Best time | Jun – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Torrevieja, Costa Blanca ranks 10 of 23 destinations in this country.
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- 3Costa Calma25°23°91
- 4Costa Adeje24°24°90
- 5Seville26°89
- 6Corralejo24°23°88
- 7Valencia24°22°86
- 8Madrid20°86
- 10TorreviejaThis page25°22°84
Planning a trip to Torrevieja, Costa Blanca
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 20 min
- Distance
- 1,500 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Torrevieja, Costa Blanca
When is the best time to visit Torrevieja, Costa Blanca?
The best time to visit Torrevieja, Costa Blanca is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca?
The sea temperature in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca ranges from 14.4 °C in February to 26.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca?
The wettest month is September with 42 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Torrevieja, Costa Blanca get?
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca gets around 2,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 5.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Torrevieja, Costa Blanca in?
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Torrevieja, Costa Blanca?
A nonstop flight from London to Torrevieja, Costa Blanca takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,500 km.
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