Valencia, Spain
Benissa
Benissa is a small town in Valencia, Spain, 266 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 12,471 (2025). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now17°C
Best timeMar–May
Population12,471
Local time18:35
38.71° N, 0.05° EElevation 266 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code03720October: high / low24° / 15°
Rain this month120mm
Sea this month22°
Best timeMar–May
Best: Mar–May. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Benissa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:16 · 19:1310 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 17:35Next holiday8 DecemberImmaculate ConceptionNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMar–May
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in July
Coolest month7°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthSeptember
104 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
8 mm of rain
Warmest sea26°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Benissa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
17°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 85%
Today22 Oct23°12°1.4 mm
Fri23 Oct25°11°
Sat24 Oct23°11°
Sun25 Oct27°10°
Mon26 Oct26°13°
Tue27 Oct26°11°
Wed28 Oct24°15°1 mm
Thu29 Oct23°14°1 mm
Fri30 Oct23°14°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct23°12°0.5 mm
When to go to Benissa
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 | 67 | 72 | 79 | 82 | 85 | 78 | 69 | 60 | 64 | 78 | 75 | 70 |
| High | 16° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 31° | 31° | 28° | 24° | 19° | 16° |
| Low | 7° | 7° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 18° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 15° | 10° | 7° |
| Rain (mm) | 73 | 75 | 63 | 72 | 67 | 25 | 8 | 25 | 104 | 120 | 103 | 92 |
| Wet days | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Sea | 15° | 14° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 22° | 19° | 16° |
What's on in Benissa
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Benissa
0.2 km
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and St. Peter the ApostleBuilt 2000
2 km
Torreta de Canor
7.5 km
Ermita del Santísimo Cristo del CalvarioBuilt 1762
15 km
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, El VergerBuilt 1732
8.7 km
Alcalalí TowerBuilt 1400
15 km
iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, DéniaBuilt 1735
Museum13 km
Museu Soler BlascoBuilt 1969
Museum12 km
Museu del Fang (Casa Señoría)More museums: Casa Museu Abargues
Outdoors around Benissa
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Torre d’AlcalalíViewpoints
0.1 kmCamping JáveaCamp sites
0.5 kmPenya RojaClimbing
0.8 kmFamily ParkTheme parks
1.4 kmClub de Golf JáveaGolf courses
1.5 kmEl NaranjalCamp sites
1.9 kmLes BasetesDive site
7 kmScuba MorairaDive site
7.3 kmDIVE&DIVE Centro de BuceoDive site
8.9 kmBuceo Cabo La NaoDive site
14 kmNature around Benissa
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Benissa
Earthquakes around Benissa
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 record14within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.6Bocairent 3 km →1976 · 56 km
5.3El Perelló 19 km →1968 · 63 km
Towns and villages around Benissa
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Senija1.6 kmCanor1.6 kmBerdica1.6 kmSerrallonga1.7 kmBenimallunt1.9 kmSan Antonio2.1 kmParatella3.3 kmPedramala4 kmLlíber4.8 kmUrbanització Montemar4.8 kmLleus5 kmTeulada5.1 kmCasas de Torrat5.6 kmFanadix5.7 kmJalón5.9 kmBoterías6 kmAlfarería6 kmCasas Abiar6.3 kmMarnes6.7 kmLa Fustera6.8 kmGata de Gorgos7.4 kmCalp7.8 kmLlosa de Camacho8 kmMoraira8 kmCasas Playas8.2 kmPinos8.2 kmel Poble Nou de Benitatxell8.5 kmRada de Moraira8.6 kmAlcalalí8.6 kmla Canuta8.7 kmPedreguer8.8 kmBernia8.9 kmIfac8.9 kmCasas Alfás9.6 kmCasas Pontet9.9 kmJesús Pobre9.9 kmCasas Jara10 kmMuntanya la Sella10 kmParcent10 kmAltea la Vella11 kmAltea Hills11 kmBenidoleig11 kmBernia11 kmTosals11 kmCasas Albardanera11 kmPamis12 kmOrba12 kmMurla12 kmCasa de la Maestra13 kmBeniarbeig13 kmXàbia13 kmOndara13 kml'Olla13 kmTàrbena13 kmAlfatares13 kmLa Xara13 kmHuerta Parri13 kmCapnegret14 kmFontilles14 kmSanet y Negrals14 kmPartidor14 kmTormos14 kmSanta Lucía14 kmBenigembla14 kmBenimeli14 kmSagra15 kmBolulla15 kmEl Ràfol d'Almúnia15 kmAduanas15 kmDénia15 km
Benissa from above
Around Benissa38 places to see, do and reach nearby
Cova del MançanoNature7.0 kmAbric de PinosNature4.0 kmSa Cova de ses LletresNature11 kmCova de la Catxupa, shelter INature6.8 kmCova de la Catxupa, shelter IINature6.8 kmCova de la Catxupa shelter IIINature6.8 kmplatja de la FusteraNature6.6 kmPlatja del Cantal RoigNature8.4 kmSerra d'AitanaMountain29 kmPuig CampanaMountain25 kmCirc de la SaforMountain31 kmMolló de la CreuMountain37 kmSerra GeladaMountain22 kmPenyal d'Ifac Natural ParkMountain9.2 kmLes BasetesDive site7.0 kmScuba MorairaDive site7.3 kmDIVE&DIVE Centro de BuceoDive site8.9 kmBasilica of the Immaculate Conception and St. Peter the ApostleMonument0.2 kmTorreta de CanorMonument2.0 kmErmita del Santísimo Cristo del CalvarioMonument7.5 kmChurch of Our Lady of the Rosary, El VergerMonument15 kmAlcalalí TowerMonument8.7 kmiglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, DéniaMonument15 kmchurch of Saint Mary, JalónMonument6.0 kmchurch of Saint Michael, Gata de GorgosMonument7.2 kmMuseu Soler BlascoMuseum13 kmMuseu del Fang (Casa Señoría)Museum12 kmMuseu Etnològic de DéniaMuseum15 kmMuseu Etnològic de XalóMuseum6.3 kmMuseu d'Història de CalpMuseum7.9 kmMundo Marino CalpeFerry port8.6 kmEmbarque Mundo MarinoFerry port15 kmDéniaPlace15 kmCalpPlace7.8 kmXàbiaPlace13 kmL'Alfàs del PiPlace20 kmPegoPlace20 kmCallosa d'en SarriàPlace16 km
Postal code
03720
Getting to Benissa
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández AirportALC
71 kmValencia AirportVLC
98 kmIbiza AirportIBZ
116 kmMundo Marino CalpeEmbarque Catamaran Mundo Marino Altea
8.6 kmEmbarque Mundo MarinoMundo Marino Dénia
15 kmPlaces near Benissa
Places with a climate like Benissa
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Benissa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and May offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Benissa.
What is the hottest month in Benissa?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Benissa?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Benissa?
September is the wettest month with about 104 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Benissa?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 14°C.
What is the postal code of Benissa?
The postal code of Benissa is 03720.