When to go · Elche
Elche, month by month
The best months for Elche: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Spain: Low season on the mainland: cold nights in Madrid, mild sun in Seville and Málaga; the Canaries are at their peak. January sales in the shops.17 °C (63 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 4 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Spain: Almond blossom in the south; Carnival in Cádiz and Santa Cruz de Tenerife fills those cities.18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 4 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Elche's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 4 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Elche's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 5 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Elche's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.26 °C (79 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Spain: Beach season starts; inland heat builds in the second half. San Juan bonfires on 23 June on the coast.30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (38 °C (100 °F)+ heat), and the 13–15 August festival nights if you want a quiet hotel.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (100 °F (38 °C)+ heat), and the 13–15 August festival nights if you want a quiet hotel.33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (38 °C (100 °F)+ heat), and the 13–15 August festival nights if you want a quiet hotel.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (100 °F (38 °C)+ heat), and the 13–15 August festival nights if you want a quiet hotel.33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Spain: Sea still warm, crowds thinning after the first week; grape harvest in La Rioja.29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Elche's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Elche's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.20 °C (68 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 4 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Spain: Christmas lights and markets; the 6–8 December long weekend (puente) fills hotels. The Christmas lottery on 22 December stops the country for a morning.17 °C (63 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 4 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Elche, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Apr: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Mar: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 4 (better)
Apr: 5
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: High
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Mar: 1
Apr: 1
March: Inside Elche's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
April: Inside Elche's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
Elche: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.