When is the best time to go to Alicante
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Alicante, Spain. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Alicante
Alicante weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Alicante are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 25mm | 6.2hrs | 10.8hrs | 15°C |
January is a dry month in Alicante and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Alicante for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Alicante and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Alicante with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 30mm | 6.8hrs | 11.7hrs | 14°C |
February in Alicante is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Alicante for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Alicante and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Alicante with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Alicante weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 28mm | 7.5hrs | 12.8hrs | 14°C |
The weather in March in Alicante is characteristically mild and dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Alicante.
March is in the spring in Alicante and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Alicante with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 34mm | 8.4hrs | 14.1hrs | 16°C |
Alicante's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Alicante.
April is in the spring in Alicante and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Alicante with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 29mm | 9.6hrs | 15.2hrs | 18°C |
May is a dry month in Alicante and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Alicante, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Alicante and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Alicante with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 20mm | 10.7hrs | 10.8hrs | 22°C |
Warm and dry weather often prevails in Alicante during the month of June
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Alicante, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Alicante and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Alicante with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 8mm | 11.5hrs | 11.7hrs | 25°C |
July in Alicante is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Alicante, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Alicante and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Alicante with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 13mm | 10.4hrs | 12.8hrs | 26°C |
The weather in August in Alicante is characteristically hot and dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Alicante for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Alicante and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Alicante with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 37mm | 8.8hrs | 14.1hrs | 25°C |
Alicante's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Alicante.
September is in the fall / autumn in Alicante and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Alicante with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Alicante weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 68mm | 7.7hrs | 15.2hrs | 22°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Alicante and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Alicante for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Alicante and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Alicante with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 46mm | 6.5hrs | 10.8hrs | 19°C |
The climate in Alicante during November can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Alicante for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Alicante and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Alicante with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Alicante weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 36mm | 6hrs | 11.7hrs | 16°C |
December in Alicante is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Alicante for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Alicante and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Alicante with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Alicante weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 30.2°C 86.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 8mm 0.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 16°C 60.8°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 68mm 2.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 25.9°C 78.6°F |
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