Alicante weather in May (Valencia Community, Spain)

Planning a trip to Alicante in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Alicante, May is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Alicante in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 277 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Alicante, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Water Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 29 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 277 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 69%  

Where to go in Spain in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Alicante in May?

For visitors traveling to Alicante, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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