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When is the best time to visit Alicante?
In general the best time to visit Alicante is probably May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +29°C in August and it has 21 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Alicante in different months
This is the average weather in Alicante for each month based on historic data:
In May, June, July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 24 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +22°C to +28°C.
January, February, March, April, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +23°C during October.
Climate in Alicante
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Alicante for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +28°C | +28°C | +31°C | +33°C | +34°C | +36°C | +40°C | +40°C | +37°C | +34°C | +29°C | +25°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +15°C | +15°C | +17°C | +19°C | +22°C | +26°C | +28°C | +29°C | +26°C | +23°C | +19°C | +16°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| 0°C | 0°C | +1°C | +5°C | +8°C | +13°C | +17°C | +16°C | +12°C | +7°C | +3°C | +1°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +16°C | +15°C | +16°C | +18°C | +21°C | +25°C | +27°C | +27°C | +27°C | +25°C | +22°C | +18°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 66 | 66 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 33 | 21 | 29 | 32 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 34 | 39 | 35 | 23 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 17 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Alicante during the whole year:
The hottest month in Alicante is August with average maximum temperature going up to +29°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +9°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Alicante during the whole year:
Alicante achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +26°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +14°C in average.
When can you swim in Alicante?
You can swim in Alicante from June to October:
- In July - September the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In June the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Alicante looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Alicante is October with average humidity going up to 68%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 64%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Alicante during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 24 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 3 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 8 rainy days and 39 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Alicante:
What is the hottest month in Alicante?
The hottest month in Alicante is August with average maximum temperature of +29°C.
What is the coldest month in Alicante?
The coldest month in Alicante is January with minimum temperatures of +9°C.
Is Alicante worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Alicante in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +29°C and 21 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Alicante?
if you're looking to visit Alicante when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, November, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 3 mm of rain.
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.