Alicante Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Alicante, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August to a moderate 16°C (61°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 23°C (73°F) in August to 8°C (46°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Alicante's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 359 mm (14 in) of precipitation yearly. The seasons in Alicante bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 46 mm (1.8 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 6 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 4.4 mm (0.2 in) over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Alicante Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Alicante, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.5 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C (57°F) in February to 26°C (79°F) in August.

Water temperature over the year

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Alicante.

The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 70%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year