About Orihuela
Orihuela is a historic city with Gothic churches, Renaissance palaces, and a stunning old quarter. Birthplace of poet Miguel Hernández, it offers cultural richness and nearby coastal resorts.
Quick Facts
Population
77,000
Area (km²)
365 km²
Sunny Days/Year
310 days
Golf Courses
5
Museums
6
Historic Sites
20
Avg. Temperature
18°C
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Daylight, UV and air quality in Orihuela
Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.
- Sunrise
- 05:50
- Sunset
- 18:06
- Golden hour
- 17:31
- Blue hour
- 18:32
Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations
Climate in Orihuela month by month
Long-term averages 1991–2020 — what the weather is normally like, not a forecast.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 31° | 33° | 33° | 29° | 25° | 20° | 17° |
| Night | 5° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 14° | 18° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 26 | 21 | 33 | 31 | 23 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 40 | 34 | 31 | 23 |
| Rain days (days) | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Sunshine (h/day) | 8.5 | 9.4 | 10.4 | 11.6 | 13 | 13.6 | 13.8 | 12.7 | 11.2 | 9.6 | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Colour shows how well the month suits a trip |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Chance of rain in Orihuela month by month
How often it normally rains — share of days with at least 1 mm, averaged over 1991–2020.
Driest period
June – August
Driest month
July · 2%
Wettest month
October · 16%
Chance of rain
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain probability | 15% | 15% | 15% | 17% | 12% | 6% | 2% | 6% | 16% | 16% | 16% | 13% |
Rain days per month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain days (days) | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
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Where to stay in Orihuela
An interactive map of hotels and apartments in Orihuela, from our partner Stay22.
Weather in Orihuela
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Things to do in Orihuela
Tours and activities in Orihuela, from our partner GetYourGuide.
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