Alicante Climate by Month
Alicante's climate has an average temperature of 16°C in winter. In summer it’s 32°C making it an all year destination. August is the warmest month and the coldest is January with 12°C.
The average rainfall is 311 mm per year. September and October are the wettest months.
Average day and night temperature
In Alicante, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August to a moderate 16°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 8°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Alicante's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 359 mm 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 of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 6 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 4.4 mm over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Alicante ranges from 14°C in February to 26°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Alicante.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Alicante in Spain
During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 46 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 329 hours of sunshine.
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