Valencia, Spain
Benicàssim
Benicàssim is a town in Valencia, Spain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 20,539 (2025). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now13°C
Best timeMar–May
Population20,539
Local time04:38
40.05° N, 0.07° EElevation 12 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code12560October: high / low24° / 15°
Rain this month85mm
Sea this month22°
Best timeMar–May
Best: Mar–May. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Benicàssim at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:20 · 19:0910 h 49 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 17:58Next holiday8 DecemberImmaculate ConceptionNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMar–May
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in August
Coolest month7°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthSeptember
74 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
9 mm of rain
Warmest sea26°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 11 km
Weather in Benicàssim
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
13°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 63%
Today24 Oct21°12°
Sun25 Oct25°10°
Mon26 Oct25°13°
Tue27 Oct24°12°
Wed28 Oct24°16°
Thu29 Oct24°12°
Fri30 Oct24°12°
Sat31 Oct24°10°
Sun1 Nov22°12°
When to go to Benicàssim
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 | 73 | 78 | 84 | 83 | 85 | 82 | 71 | 62 | 65 | 80 | 82 | 77 |
| High | 16° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 27° | 24° | 19° | 16° |
| Low | 7° | 7° | 9° | 11° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 8° |
| Rain (mm) | 40 | 40 | 36 | 53 | 47 | 25 | 9 | 27 | 74 | 85 | 60 | 54 |
| Wet days | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Sea | 14° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 22° | 19° | 16° |
What's on in Benicàssim
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Benicàssim's festivals through the year
Monuments and museums in Benicàssim
0.4 km
Torre de San VicenteBuilt 1600
1.2 km
Castell de Benicàssim0.6 km
Església de Sant Tomàs de Villanueva de Benicàssim
11 km
Castelló CathedralBuilt 1999
11 km
Edifici de Correus i TelègrafsBuilt 1932
11 km
church of the Holy BloodBuilt 1953Museum0.9 km
Museo Bodegas Carmelitano
Museum11 km
Museu de Belles Arts de CastellóBuilt 1845Outdoors around Benicàssim
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Plaça del TrenetTheme parks
0.6 kmAquaramaWater parks
1.3 kmClub de Campo MediterráneoGolf courses
1.7 kmClub de Golf Costa de AzaharGolf courses
1.8 kmMagic Splash AdventureWater parks
1.9 kmPalpa RocaClimbing
2 kmNature around Benicàssim
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Benicàssim
Earthquakes around Benicàssim
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record9within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3El Perelló 19 km →1968 · 87 km
Towns and villages around Benicàssim
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Benicàssim from above
Around Benicàssim34 places to see, do and reach nearby
Veo River, SpainNature22 kmMaria Cristina ReservoirNature20 kmRambla de la ViudaNature18 kmVoramarNature1.7 kmPlatja d'HeliòpolisNature3.4 kmTorre Sant VicentNature0.5 kmPlatja del Morro de Gos, ValenciaNature8.5 kmPlatja de les AmplàriesNature11 kmTossal d'OrengaMountain39 kmMontegordoMountain40 kmDesert de les PalmesMountain4.4 kmSerra d'IrtaMountain35 kmTorre de San VicenteMonument0.4 kmCastell de BenicàssimMonument1.2 kmEsglésia de Sant Tomàs de Villanueva de BenicàssimMonument0.6 kmCastelló CathedralMonument11 kmEdifici de Correus i TelègrafsMonument11 kmchurch of the Holy BloodMonument11 kmEl FadríMonument11 kmLlotja del CànemMonument11 kmMuseo Bodegas CarmelitanoMuseum0.8 kmMuseu de Belles Arts de CastellóMuseum11 kmMACVAC Vicente Aguilera Cerni Museum of Contemporary Art. VillafamésMuseum12 kmMuseu Etnològic de Castelló de la PlanaMuseum11 kmEspacio de Arte Contemporáneo de CastellónMuseum11 kmBenicàssimStation1.2 kmLes PalmesStation6.5 kmOrpesaStation7.8 kmCastellón de la PlanaPlace12 kmVila-realPlace19 kmBurrianaPlace22 kmL'AlcoraPlace23 kmBorriolPlace12 kmTorreblancaPlace22 km
Postal code
12560
Getting to Benicàssim
Castellón-Costa Azahar AirportCDT
18 kmValencia AirportVLC
78 kmReus AirportREU
153 kmBenicàssimRailway station
1.2 kmLes PalmesRailway station
6.5 kmOrpesaRailway station
7.8 kmPlaces near Benicàssim
Places with a climate like Benicàssim
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Benicàssim?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and May offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Benicàssim.
What is the hottest month in Benicàssim?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Benicàssim?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Benicàssim?
September is the wettest month with about 74 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Benicàssim?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.
What is the postal code of Benicàssim?
The postal code of Benicàssim is 12560.