Altea Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Altea can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to mild.
It's weather is marked by below-average rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Altea. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in August to a moderate 15°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 7°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Altea maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 500 mm. The climate in Altea shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in September, with an average of 66 mm of precipitation over 6 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 7.7 mm of rainfall over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Altea Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Altea serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.5 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C in February to 194°C in November.
Water temperature over the year
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The best time of year to visit Altea in Spain
During the months of 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.
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 66 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 327 hours of sunshine.
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