Month guide · Elche, Spain

Elche in August: weather and what to expect

August is the warmest month of the year in Elche. August highs in Elche are now 0.9°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In August, Elche averages highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C, with about 3 rainy days and 12 mm of rain. Crowds in Valencian Community are at their peak.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 2 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level31°CLow 21°C
Rainy days Town-level312 mm in total
UV index Modelled9Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalPeakValencian Community as a whole

Is August a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Elche in August yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through August

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs fall about 2°C over the month.

August in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJulyAugustSeptember
Average high31°C31°C28°C
Average low21°C21°C19°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)136
Total rainfall4 mm12 mm38 mm
Daylight (mid-month)14 h 36 min13 h 42 min12 h 30 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalPeakNights booked through online platforms in Valencian Community in August 2025: the busiest month of the year.

Public holidays in August 2027

No national or regional public holidays.

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact13 h 42 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Elche
Arquillos, Andalusia35°C2238 km
Blanca, Murcia34°C360 km
Santo Tomé, Andalusia34°C3211 km
Ceutí, Murcia34°C254 km
Alguazas, Murcia34°C253 km

The nearest towns with a warmer August. Distances are in a straight line.

How August is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

August highs are 0.9°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and August rainfall is up about 155% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 35°C in August went from 1.0 to 4.0 a year on average.

Questions about Elche in August

How warm is Elche in August?

Average highs are 31°C and lows 21°C. July averages 31°C and September 28°C.

Does it rain much in Elche in August?

About 3 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 12 mm in total over the month.

Is Elche busy in August?

In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Valencian Community were the busiest month of the year, which we count as peak. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Elche in August?

About 13 h 42 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.

Sources

Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology