Weather in Orihuela, Alicante
- Fact: Sunshine is the best source of Vitamin D, which is essential for a healthy nervous system.
- Fact: In 1890, there was no sunshine for the whole month of December in London. Were you mistaken in thinking there is never an ounce of December sunshine in the UK? Get out and move to Spain quick! You need help!
Don't be sad! Remember... rainy days are just a 2 1/2 hour flight away!
How much sunshine do you get in the UK per year? London receives a mighty 1500 hours of sun a year, while Birmingham and Edinburgh clock in lowly 1400 and 1350 respectively.
How does 2900 hours sound? Yes, Orihuela receives about twice as much of the sunny stuff as the UK. Say goodbye to Wellies and raincoats and say hello to sun glasses and perma-grins. So, what will you do with your 300+ days of sun a year?
Orihuela's rainfall is a measly 300mm, which is about 400mm less than seen in the UK! Most of the wet stuff falls in October (how does six days of rain out of 31 sound?), with only sporadic rainfall in spring and winter.
Daytime temperatures in the winter average 60°F (15.5°C), which is the equivalent to a warm spring day in the UK. Temperatures in the winter can occasionally climb into the 70s. spring and fall see daytime highs averaging a pleasant 75°F (23.9°C), while Orihuela's summers typically see the mercury stop rising at 85°F (29.5°C).
Water temperatures in the Mediterranean range from 56°F (13.5°C) in the winter to 76°F (24.4°C). Temperatures in Mar Menor are even warmer!
While we've heard reports of people missing their Wellies, we have yet to hear of anyone missing the UK's rain. What will you miss least when you move here? Find out more about exciting Orihuela properties.
