Gran Alacant Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Gran Alacant is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 17°C (63°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) in August to around 10°C (50°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Gran Alacant has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 292 mm (11 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, October it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 39 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 2.5 mm (0.1 in) over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Gran Alacant Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Gran Alacant. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per 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 Gran Alacant.

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