Valencia, Spain
Polop
Polop is a small town in Valencia, Spain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 5,828 (2025). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now22°C
Best timeMar–May
Population5,828
Local time17:36
38.62° N, 0.13° WElevation 217 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes03520, 03540October: high / low24° / 15°
Rain this month94mm
Sea this month22°
Best timeMar–May
Best: Mar–May. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Polop 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 month31°C
Average high in August
Coolest month7°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthSeptember
80 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
7 mm of rain
Warmest sea26°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Polop
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 69%
Today22 Oct24°16°
Fri23 Oct26°15°
Sat24 Oct22°15°
Sun25 Oct26°15°
Mon26 Oct25°18°
Tue27 Oct24°18°
Wed28 Oct27°18°
Thu29 Oct25°17°
Fri30 Oct24°18°1 mm
Sat31 Oct24°16°
When to go to Polop
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 | 72 | 75 | 82 | 83 | 85 | 78 | 70 | 63 | 65 | 80 | 78 | 74 |
| High | 16° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 24° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 28° | 24° | 19° | 16° |
| Low | 7° | 7° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 18° | 21° | 21° | 19° | 15° | 10° | 8° |
| Rain (mm) | 65 | 64 | 52 | 56 | 60 | 23 | 7 | 17 | 80 | 94 | 82 | 72 |
| 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 Polop
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Polop
0.4 km
Castle of Polop
9.8 km
church of Saint James and Saint AnneBuilt 1800
3.3 km
Church of Saint John the Baptist, Callosa d'en SarriàBuilt 1574
12 km
Castell d'Alfofra
6.7 km
Roman Aqueduct of AlteaBuilt 300
8.9 km
Castle of TàrbenaMuseum3.8 km
Museo DelsoBuilt 1978
Museum9.6 km
Museo Boca del CalvariBuilt 2014More museums: Casa-Museo Gabriel Miró
Outdoors around Polop
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 kmFerrata del PonoigClimbing
2.1 kmDinoParkTheme parks
2.3 kmMeliá VillaitanaGolf courses
2.7 kmVall de Guadar (Echo Valley) - Aran de BastistotClimbing
2.7 kmNORAY SPORT - Buceo y pescaDive site
7.7 kmCB AlisubDive site
15 kmCB Profundo AzulDive site
15 kmDIVE&DIVE Centro de BuceoDive site
18 kmNature around Polop
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Polop
Earthquakes around Polop
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 record15within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.6Bocairent 3 km →1976 · 43 km
5.3El Perelló 19 km →1968 · 73 km
Towns and villages around Polop
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Nucia1 kmCallosa d'en Sarrià3.3 kmCautivador3.5 kmCarbonera3.8 kmL'Alfàs del Pi5.3 kmFoyes Blanques6 kmBolulla6.1 kmPartidor7.1 kmLlano del Castillo7.3 kmAltea7.4 kmBernia7.7 kml'Ermita de Sanç7.7 kmL'Albir7.8 kmel Salt de l'Aigua8 kmPolideportivo Benidorm8.2 kmCapnegret8.2 kmTàrbena8.4 kmCiudad Deportiva Benidorm8.4 kmEl Castell de Guadalest8.5 kml'Armanella8.5 kml'Olla8.6 kmBenimantell9.2 kmFinestrat9.4 kmBenidorm9.4 kmBernia9.8 kmRacó de l'Oix9.9 kmAltea la Vella10 kmAltea Hills10 kmBeniardà10 kmBenifato10 kmPinos11 kmLa Cala11 kmMarnes12 kmSella12 kmCastell de Castells13 kmTagarina13 kmOrxeta13 kmAbdet14 kmConfrides14 kmLleus14 kmla Canuta14 kmLa Ermita14 kmHoyas de Orcheta15 kmLa Rapella15 kmSan Antonio15 kmEra de Soler15 kmParcent15 kmBenigembla15 km
Polop from above
Around Polop38 places to see, do and reach nearby
Riu AlgarNature8.1 kmGuadalest ReservoirNature9.2 kmGuadalest RiverNature3.8 kmCueva del BarberoNature11 kmBarranc del XorquetNature9.7 kmSa Cova de ses LletresNature9.1 kmPlatja de Llevant, BenidormNature9.8 kmPlatja de Ponent, ValenciaNature9.7 kmSerra d'AitanaMountain13 kmPuig CampanaMountain6.3 kmMontcabrerMountain35 kmTeixeretaMountain37 kmPenya MigjornMountain37 kmCabeçó d'OrMountain25 kmNORAY SPORT - Buceo y pescaDive site7.7 kmCB AlisubDive site15 kmCB Profundo AzulDive site15 kmCastle of PolopMonument0.4 kmchurch of Saint James and Saint AnneMonument9.8 kmChurch of Saint John the Baptist, Callosa d'en SarriàMonument3.3 kmCastell d'AlfofraMonument12 kmRoman Aqueduct of AlteaMonument6.7 kmCastle of TàrbenaMonument8.9 kmCova del MançanoMonument12 kmFort de BèrniaMonument7.3 kmMuseo DelsoMuseum3.8 kmMuseo Boca del CalvariMuseum9.6 kmMuseo del Mar de AlteaMuseum7.2 kmMuseo de Antonio MarcoMuseum8.3 kmMuseo Casa OrduñaMuseum8.4 kmEmbarque Catamaran Mundo Marino AlteaFerry port7.8 kmMundo Marino CalpeFerry port18 kmBenidormPlace9.4 kmCalpPlace15 kmVillajoyosaPlace16 kmL'Alfàs del PiPlace5.3 kmPegoPlace25 kmFinestratPlace9.4 km
Postal codes
0352003540
Getting to Polop
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández AirportALC
53 kmValencia AirportVLC
101 kmRegion of Murcia International AirportRMU
126 kmEmbarque Catamaran Mundo Marino AlteaMundo Marino Calpe
7.8 kmMundo Marino CalpeEmbarque Catamaran Mundo Marino Altea
18 kmPlaces near Polop
Places with a climate like Polop
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Polop?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and May offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Polop.
What is the hottest month in Polop?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Polop?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Polop?
September is the wettest month with about 80 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Polop?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 14°C.
What is the postal code of Polop?
Polop has 2 postal codes: 03520, 03540.