Alicante Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Alicante. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

With annual rainfall averaging 359 mm, Alicante maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Alicante can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 46 mm of precipitation over 6 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 4.4 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days.

September, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Alicante Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Spain

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Spain. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Alicante’s average annual precipitation is 359 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Alicante’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Alicante Climate page.