Valencia, Spain
Elche
Elche is a city in Valencia, Spain. It has a population of about 245,557 (2025). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now18°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population245,557
Local time00:11
38.26° N, 0.70° WElevation 96 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes03200–03208, 03290–03296October: high / low26° / 15°
Rain this month36mm
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Elche at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:19 · 19:1710 h 58 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 17:38Next holiday8 DecemberImmaculate ConceptionFootball1 NovElche CF – Valencia CF
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in August
Coolest month6°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
36 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
4 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
1 of them World Heritage
How Elche has grown
People living in the built-up area (26 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+61%92k in 1975 → 148k in 2025Weather in Elche
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
18°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 4 km/h · humidity 80%
Today23 Oct28°13°
Sat24 Oct24°13°
Sun25 Oct29°13°
Mon26 Oct27°14°
Tue27 Oct27°11°
Wed28 Oct26°13°
Thu29 Oct26°16°
Fri30 Oct26°16°
Sat31 Oct26°16°1.5 mm
When to go to Elche
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 | 84 | 90 | 87 | 86 | 84 | 72 | 65 | 60 | 65 | 80 | 85 | 86 |
| High | 17° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 30° | 33° | 33° | 30° | 26° | 21° | 18° |
| Low | 6° | 7° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 18° | 21° | 21° | 19° | 15° | 10° | 7° |
| Rain (mm) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 31 | 27 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 37 | 36 | 32 | 21 |
| Wet days | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
What's on in Elche
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Elche's festivals through the year
Monuments and museums in Elche
UNESCO0.8 km
Palmeral of Elche
1.1 km
Torre de RessemblanchBuilt 1500
0.7 km
Palacio de Altamira, ElcheBuilt 1500
0.6 km
Basilica of St. Mary, Elche
0.4 km
town hall of Elche
0.7 km
Torre de la Calahorra, Elche
Museum0.7 km
Museu Arqueològic i d'Història d'ElxBuilt 2006
Museum0.2 km
Museu Paleontològic d'ElxBuilt 2004More museums: Centre de Visitants · Centro de Interpretaciòn · Centro municipal de exposiciones · Museo
Outdoors around Elche
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Pola ParkTheme parks
1 kmCamping Bahía de Santa PolaCamp sites
1.2 kmAlannia Costa BlancaCamp sites
2.4 kmRocódromoClimbing
2.7 kmMultiaventura ElcheTheme parks
2.8 kmMirador Barranco de los OjosViewpoints
3.9 kmDive Academy Santa PolaDive site
15 kmNature around Elche
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Elche
Earthquakes around Elche
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19503magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record23within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.6Bocairent 3 km →1976 · 58 km
5.3El Perelló 19 km →1968 · 126 km
5.1Lorca 4 km ↗2011 · 106 km
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 4 · 1 km
Neogene · 4
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 2
Cities and settlements
Villas and houses
Universities and research institutes
Miguel Hernández University of ElcheUniversity or college · founded 1996
Instituto de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación en Biotecnología Sanitaria de Elche, Instituto de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación en Biotecnología Sanitaria de Elche (IDiBE), Instituto de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación en Biotecnología Sanitaria de Elche (IDiBE) - Universidad Miguel Hernández de ElcheUniversity or college · founded 1998
Towns and villages around Elche
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Daimés5.3 kmVallongas6.3 kmMatola6.6 kmLa Algoda6.6 kmAsprillas6.7 kmAzafá7.1 kmLas Saladas7.3 kmDerramador7.5 kmParque Industrial de Elche7.9 kmSanta Ana8.5 kmBarrio De La Estacion De Crevillente8.5 kmValverde Bajo9.4 kmUchell-Nia9.4 kmMayorazgo9.4 kmCrevillente9.6 kmValverde Alto9.8 kmTorrellano10 kmTolomó11 kmAspe11 kmAljau11 kmAmoloig12 kmOfra12 kmGarroferos12 kmVallonga12 kmEl Realengo12 kmBalsares12 kmRebolledo12 kmSan Felipe de Neri13 kmSanta Águeda13 kmOrito13 kmHorna13 kmMonforte del Cid13 kmLas Norias14 kmLa Marina14 kmBacarot14 kmEl Altet14 kmSanta Pola14 kmHondón de las Nieves14 kmCatral14 kmAlcoraya15 kmFont-Calent15 kmCasicas15 kmNovelda15 kmDolores15 kmLa Erica15 km
Elche from above
Around Elche39 places to see, do and reach nearby
Embalse de EmbarcaderosNature5.3 kmSeguraNature18 kmLaguna de La MataNature25 kmCova de les Aranyes del CarabassíNature17 kmLagunas de RabasaNature20 kmCueva del PerroNature22 kmIsla de TabarcaNature23 kmPlatja del PostiguetNature22 kmMaigmóMountain26 kmDespenyadorMountain30 kmPenya MigjornMountain33 kmCabeçó d'OrMountain40 kmCilla del SitMountain24 kmSierra del VentósMountain25 kmDive Academy Santa PolaDive site15 kmPalmeral of ElcheMonument0.8 kmTorre de RessemblanchMonument1.1 kmPalacio de Altamira, ElcheMonument0.7 kmBasilica of St. Mary, ElcheMonument0.6 kmtown hall of ElcheMonument0.4 kmTorre de la Calahorra, ElcheMonument0.7 kmVaillos TowerMonument1.5 kmL'AlcúdiaMonument2.5 kmMuseu Arqueològic i d'Història d'ElxMuseum0.7 kmMuseu Paleontològic d'ElxMuseum0.2 kmMuseu d'Art Contemporani d'ElxMuseum0.3 kmMuseu de la Festa d'ElxMuseum0.6 kmMuseo del PalmeralMuseum0.7 kmElx CarrúsStation0.9 kmEstació Elx-ParcStation1.2 kmGabinete de Circulación Elx MercaderíesStation4.4 kmSanta PolaFerry port15 kmCruise TerminalFerry port20 kmAlicantePlace21 kmSan Vicente del RaspeigPlace21 kmNoveldaPlace15 kmAlmoradíPlace19 kmAspePlace11 kmGuardamar del SeguraPlace20 km
Postal codes
03200–0320803290–03296
Getting to Elche
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández AirportALC
13 kmRegion of Murcia International AirportRMU
63 kmValencia AirportVLC
138 kmElx CarrúsRailway station
0.9 kmEstació Elx-ParcRailway station
1.2 kmGabinete de Circulación Elx MercaderíesRailway station
4.4 kmSanta PolaTabarca
15 kmCruise TerminalFerry port
20 kmPlaces near Elche
Places with a climate like Elche
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Elche?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Elche.
What is the hottest month in Elche?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Elche?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Elche?
October is the wettest month with about 36 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
What is the postal code of Elche?
Elche has 16 postal codes: 03200–03208, 03290–03296.