Climate in Alicante (Spain)

In Alicante, a city on the southeastern coast of Spain, the climate is Mediterranean, with mild, relatively rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
The city is located on the southeastern coast of Spain, in the Valencian Community. We are in a particularly mild area, arid and sunny.

The average temperature ranges from 11.8 °C (53.2 °F) in January to 26.4 °C (79.5 °F) in August.

Rainfall is scarce, only 285 millimeters (11.2 inches) per year; in particular, winter is drier than it normally is in Mediterranean climates, while summer (as is normal) is almost completely devoid of rain. Owing to the scarcity of rainfall, the landscape is arid.



Winter, from December to February, is a mild season, and it's characterized by sunny periods alternating with rare periods of bad weather, with wind and rain. There are many sunny days, with daytime temperature reaching or exceeding 20 °C (68 °F), even in winter.
Very cold days are rare: only on the coldest nights of the year, the temperature drops to freezing (0 °C or 32 °F), but even in these cases, it usually rises above 10 °C (50 °F) during the day. In practice, it never snows.
The cold record is -4.5 °C (24 °F), recorded in February 1956. Other very low values were: -4 °C (25 °F) in December 1970, and -2.5 °C (27.5 °F) in December 1962, January 1971 and January 1985.

Spring, from March to May, is mild and sunny, with rainy days still possible, but not very frequent, and some afternoon thunderstorms coming from the interior in late spring. By May, and sometimes by April, the first hot days, with highs around 30 °C (86 °F), begin to occur.

Summer, from June to mid-September, is hot and sunny. Typically, maximum temperatures hover around 28/29 °C (82/84 °F) in June and September, and around 30/32 °C (86/90 °F) in July and August. It's hot and humid, but there is also the sea breeze, in short, the typical Mediterranean summer.
Sometimes, however, there may be heat waves, during which temperatures can reach 35/37 °C (95/99 °F), and occasionally up to 40 °C (104 °F). In July 1994, the temperature reached 41.5 °C (106.5 °F). In recent years, it reached 39 °C (102 °F) in late June 2012, 41 °C (106 °F) in July 2015, and 40 °C (104 °F) in early September 2016.

Autumn, from mid-September to November, is initially warm, and then gradually becomes milder, with Atlantic weather fronts becoming gradually more frequent.
Although it rarely rains, in particular situations with the east wind, the rains can occasionally be heavy and concentrated in a short period of time, causing floods.

The amount of sunshine in Alicante is very good in summer, when clear skies prevail, but it is also good in the other seasons: there is an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day even in January, and 7 in February, for a total of 2,900 hours of sunshine per year.

The sea in Alicante is warm enough for swimming from July to September, when it reaches 25/26 °C (77/79 °F), so, more than in other parts of Spain. In June and October, it is cool.

Best Time

The best time for a beach holiday in Alicante is the summer, from June to August. The water temperature is comfortable enough July to September, although in September, which overall is still a good month (especially in the first half), the first Atlantic frontal systems may pass over the area. May and June are sunny months, but the sea is still a bit cool, especially in May, when it is actually a bit cold.
Although good weather is not always guaranteed, spring and autumn are ideal for visiting the city and going on excursions to the interior, while the summer can be very hot for this type of activity.

Alicante - Climate data

In Alicante, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11.8 °C (53.3 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 26.4 °C (79.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 285 millimeters (11.2 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 5 mm (0.2 in) in the driest months (July, August) to 45 mm (1.8 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 14 °C (57 °F) in February to
There are on average around 2900 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Alicante - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.8 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 6.6 °C (44 °F) and a maximum of 17 °C (62.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 25.5 °C (77.9 °F) in January 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.3 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7 °C (44.6 °F) and a maximum of 17.5 °C (63.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -1.1 °C (30 °F) in February 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in February 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.1 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.7 °C (47.7 °F) and a maximum of 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to -0.9 °C (30.4 °F) in March 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 32.7 °C (90.9 °F) in March 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14.5 °C (58 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.9 °C (51.7 °F) and a maximum of 21.5 °C (70.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.2 °C (37.8 °F) in April 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (60 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.3 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 14.2 °C (57.6 °F) and a maximum of 24.4 °C (75.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in May 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.1 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.1 °C (64.6 °F) and a maximum of 28.1 °C (82.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it dropped to 10.8 °C (51.4 °F) in June 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 25.8 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.2 °C (70.1 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (86.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64 °F). However, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F) in July 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 41.4 °C (106.5 °F) in July 1994.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 21.8 °C (71.3 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F). However, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F) in August 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, it reached 39.5 °C (103.1 °F) in August 2015.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (78.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.8 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 19 °C (66.3 °F) and a maximum of 28.5 °C (83.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) in September 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 39.8 °C (103.6 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 15.1 °C (59.1 °F) and a maximum of 24.9 °C (76.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in October 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in October 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (71 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.6 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) and a maximum of 20.5 °C (68.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in November 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in November 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.7 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 7.7 °C (45.8 °F) and a maximum of 17.6 °C (63.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it reached 25.5 °C (77.9 °F) in December 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.