Elche

City · Valencian Community, 🇪🇸 Spain

Population 245,557

Area 326 km²

Time zone Europe/Madrid

Official website www.elche.es

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Elche Essentials

Explore Elche’s diverse landscape, ranging from the 17th-century masonry dam of the Pantano de Elche to the sandy shores of Playa del Saladar. This selection highlights the city's architectural heritage, such as the modernist Torre del Gall, and its natural spaces, including the Tabayá viewpoint and birdwatching sites. Local commerce is represented through the traditional markets of Plaza de Madrid and San José, while the Río Safari provides wildlife encounters within the region's characteristic palm groves.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: February, March, April, May, June, October, November

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Typical weather in January

Good

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 3°–21°
7° at night
5 rainy days
15 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Great

17° (feels like 13°) · extremes 2°–23°
7° at night
4 rainy days
14 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great

20° (feels like 16°) · extremes 5°–26°
9° at night
6 rainy days
16 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great

22° (feels like 19°) · extremes 8°–28°
12° at night
6 rainy days
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great

26° (feels like 24°) · extremes 11°–32°
15° at night
5 rainy days
18 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Great

31° (feels like 30°) · extremes 16°–36°
19° at night
3 rainy days
22 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Fair

34° · extremes 19°–38°
22° at night
1 rainy day
26 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

34° (feels like 35°) · extremes 20°–38°
23° at night
3 rainy days
22 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Good

30° · extremes 16°–35°
20° at night
7 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great

26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 12°–30°
16° at night
7 rainy days
14 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Great

20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 6°–25°
11° at night
6 rainy days
13 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Good

17° (feels like 13°) · extremes 4°–22°
8° at night
6 rainy days
12 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Spanish
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +34

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Elche

Featured Lists

Elche Essentials

Elche — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

Tours & Activities

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