Valencia, Spain
Altea
Altea is a town in Valencia, Spain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 24,592 (2025). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now23°C
Best timeMar–May
Population24,592
Local time17:37
38.60° N, 0.05° WElevation 1 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code03590October: high / low25° / 16°
Rain this month78mm
Sea this month22°
Best timeMar–May
Best: Mar–May. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Altea at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:17 · 19:1410 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 17:35Next holiday8 DecemberImmaculate ConceptionNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMar–May
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in August
Coolest month8°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthSeptember
64 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
6 mm of rain
Warmest sea26°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Altea
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 8 km/h · humidity 64%
Today22 Oct26°18°
Fri23 Oct27°18°
Sat24 Oct24°17°0.7 mm
Sun25 Oct26°18°
Mon26 Oct25°18°
Tue27 Oct25°19°
Wed28 Oct26°18°
Thu29 Oct26°18°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct26°19°1 mm
Sat31 Oct25°18°
When to go to Altea
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 78 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 85 | 75 | 67 | 60 | 61 | 80 | 79 | 79 |
| High | 17° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 32° | 32° | 29° | 25° | 20° | 17° |
| Low | 8° | 8° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 16° | 11° | 8° |
| Rain (mm) | 53 | 52 | 42 | 48 | 50 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 64 | 78 | 68 | 61 |
| Wet days | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| Sea | 15° | 14° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 22° | 19° | 16° |
What's on in Altea
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Altea
1.3 km
Roman Aqueduct of AlteaBuilt 300
0.3 km
Torre de Bellaguarda0 km
Església de la Mare de Déu del Consol
10 km
church of Saint James and Saint AnneBuilt 1800
8.5 km
Church of Saint John the Baptist, Callosa d'en SarriàBuilt 1574
7 km
Castle of PolopMuseum0.7 km
Museo del Mar de Altea
Museum9.8 km
Museo Boca del CalvariBuilt 2014More museums: Centro de Interpretación Faro de l'Albir
Outdoors around Altea
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Torre de BellaguardaViewpoints
0.3 kmCamping AmanelloCamp sites
2.1 kmDinoParkTheme parks
2.3 kmMeliá VillaitanaGolf courses
2.7 kmVall de Guadar (Echo Valley) - Aran de BastistotClimbing
2.7 kmCamping VillamarCamp sites
2.9 kmNORAY SPORT - Buceo y pescaDive site
0.4 kmDIVE&DIVE Centro de BuceoDive site
12 kmLes BasetesDive site
14 kmCB AlisubDive site
18 kmNature around Altea
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Altea
Earthquakes around Altea
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19502magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record18within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.6Bocairent 3 km →1976 · 51 km
5.3El Perelló 19 km →1968 · 75 km
Towns and villages around Altea
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Llano del Castillo0.3 kmCapnegret2 kmPartidor2 kml'Olla2.5 kmFoyes Blanques3.3 kmL'Albir3.4 kmCautivador4 kmAltea Hills4.8 kmAltea la Vella4.9 kmL'Alfàs del Pi4.9 kmCarbonera5.5 kmBernia5.7 kml'Ermita de Sanç6.1 kmLa Nucia6.8 kml'Armanella7.3 kmPolop7.4 kmBernia7.7 kmPinos7.8 kmel Salt de l'Aigua7.9 kmCallosa d'en Sarrià8 kmPolideportivo Benidorm8.1 kmRacó de l'Oix8.3 kmla Canuta8.5 kmCiudad Deportiva Benidorm9.5 kmBenidorm9.7 kmCalp9.8 kmMarnes9.9 kmBolulla10 kmLleus11 kmTàrbena11 kmIfac12 kmCasas de Torrat13 kmLa Cala13 kmSan Antonio13 kmBenimallunt14 kmLa Fustera14 kmSerrallonga14 kmFinestrat14 kmPedramala14 km
Altea from above
Around Altea37 places to see, do and reach nearby
Riu AlgarNature1.2 kmGuadalest RiverNature10 kmCova del MançanoNature11 kmAbric de PinosNature12 kmCueva del BarberoNature9.2 kmSa Cova de ses LletresNature9.9 kmPlatja de Llevant, BenidormNature9.2 kmPlatja de Ponent, ValenciaNature11 kmSerra d'AitanaMountain21 kmPuig CampanaMountain13 kmCabeçó d'OrMountain30 kmCirc de la SaforMountain34 kmSerra GeladaMountain6.4 kmPenyal d'Ifac Natural ParkMountain12 kmNORAY SPORT - Buceo y pescaDive site0.4 kmDIVE&DIVE Centro de BuceoDive site12 kmLes BasetesDive site14 kmRoman Aqueduct of AlteaMonument1.3 kmTorre de BellaguardaMonument0.3 kmEsglésia de la Mare de Déu del ConsolMonumentunder 100 mchurch of Saint James and Saint AnneMonument10 kmChurch of Saint John the Baptist, Callosa d'en SarriàMonument8.5 kmCastle of PolopMonument7.0 kmCastle of TàrbenaMonument12 kmCova del MançanoMonument11 kmMuseo del Mar de AlteaMuseum0.7 kmMuseo Boca del CalvariMuseum9.8 kmMuseu d'Història de CalpMuseum9.7 kmMuseo DelsoMuseum5.7 kmEmbarque Catamaran Mundo Marino AlteaFerry port1.3 kmMundo Marino CalpeFerry port12 kmBenidormPlace9.7 kmCalpPlace9.8 kmVillajoyosaPlace19 kmL'Alfàs del PiPlace4.9 kmFinestratPlace14 kmCallosa d'en SarriàPlace8.0 km
Postal code
03590
Getting to Altea
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández AirportALC
56 kmValencia AirportVLC
106 kmIbiza AirportIBZ
127 kmEmbarque Catamaran Mundo Marino AlteaMundo Marino Calpe
1.3 kmMundo Marino CalpeEmbarque Catamaran Mundo Marino Altea
12 kmPlaces near Altea
Places with a climate like Altea
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Altea?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and May offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Altea.
What is the hottest month in Altea?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Altea?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Altea?
September is the wettest month with about 64 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Altea?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 14°C.
What is the postal code of Altea?
The postal code of Altea is 03590.