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Alicante in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Alicante in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Alicante in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
🌊
Cold water
Are you considering a trip to Alicante in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +17°C and about 16 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 7 rainy days and 29 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
+1°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
29 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
16 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Alicante has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Alicante in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Alicante for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +21°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +30°C during the day and a minimum of +4°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 65% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +13°C to +30°C.

Is Alicante warm or cold in March?

Alicante is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +15°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +9°C to +10°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Alicante:

Water temperature in Alicante in March

Water in Alicante in March is Cold. It varies from +13°C to +16°C, with an average of +14°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +17°C.

The water temperature in March is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Alicante are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +26°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +14°C.

Can you swim in Alicante in March?

We would not recommend swimming in Alicante in March, the water is very cold (+14°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Alicante in March

Alicante weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+15°C+17°C+19°C
Min. temperature
0°C+1°C+5°C
Max. temperature
+28°C+31°C+33°C
Rainfall
21 mm29 mm32 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+14°C+14°C+16°C
Humidity
64%64%64%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1016 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
141613
Cloudy days
788
Rainy days
778
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +15°C to +17°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 21 mm to 29 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 64%. Winds are calmer in comparison to February, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 14 to 16.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Alicante in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Alicante is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Alicante based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 3%, leading to total precipitation of around 3 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain. Alicante is amazing in March with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Alicante wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 39 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Alicante?

This is the weather in Alicante in March 2023:
1 March
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+13°C
2 March
☀️
+13°C
3 March
☀️
+13°C
4 March
☀️
+16°C
5 March
☀️
+17°C
6 March
☀️
+21°C
7 March
☀️
+24°C
8 March
☀️
+24°C
9 March
☀️
+24°C
10 March
☀️
+25°C
11 March
☀️
+29°C
12 March
☀️
+25°C
13 March
☀️
+25°C
14 March
☀️
+25°C
15 March
☀️
+20°C
16 March
☀️
+19°C
17 March
☀️
+19°C
18 March
☀️
+21°C
19 March
☀️
+19°C
20 March
☀️
+20°C
21 March
☀️
+19°C
22 March
☀️
+20°C
23 March
☀️
+22°C
24 March
☀️
+26°C
25 March
☀️
+24°C
26 March
☀️
+28°C
27 March
☀️
+21°C
28 March
☀️
+18°C
29 March
☀️
+20°C
30 March
☀️
+27°C
31 March
☀️
+30°C
In March 2023 Alicante had 31 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 91% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Alicante climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Alicante in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+20°C) and the highest in 2022 (+24°C). The driest year was 1995 with only 126 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 672 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Alicante in March:

Is March a good time to visit Alicante?

March is a really good time to go to Alicante. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Alicante.

Can you sunbathe in Alicante in March?

March has mild temperatures in Alicante. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Alicante in March?

Swimming in Alicante in March is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Alicante rainy in March?

Alicante is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Alicante in March?

The amount of sunny days in Alicante during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

Monthly weather in Alicante

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Alicante, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.