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Alicante weather in January (Valencia Community, Spain)

Thinking of visiting Alicante in January? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Alicante typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 16°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 8°C. Enjoy a month of mild temperatures, still offering warmth and comfort throughout.

Precipitation

Alicante in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 33 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 178 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Alicante. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Alicante climate page with graphs.

 

Alicante, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 33 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 67%  
SunshineSunshine 178 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 60%  

Where to go in Spain in January

Find out more about the weather in Spain and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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