Alicante Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Alicante, Valencia Community, Spain. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Alicante, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 329 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 165 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2862 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Alicante. 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.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 80% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 59%.

Alicante enjoys an average of 2862 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

September, Alicante’s wettest month, receives 13 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Alicante Precipitation page.