Climate guide for Alicante, Spain

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About Alicante

With over 300 sunny days a year, Alicante offers ideal beach weather from May to October.

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Use the mountain elevator opposite Postiguet beach to ascend Santa Bárbara Castle, then walk down through Santa Cruz quarter.
Tabarca Island Boat Excursion
Take a 50-minute catamaran ride to Tabarca Island, Spain's first marine reserve, famous for snorkeling and Caldero rice.
Postiguet Beach Sunsets
Stroll Explanada de España under palm trees at dusk as street musicians play beside marble mosaic walkways.

Things to do in Alicante

Alicante, Spain. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Alicante: the short answer

The best time to visit Alicante is June, followed by July, August. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: June averages 24°C with 10 mm of rain and about 27 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, January. If budget matters more than perfect weather, March is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.4/10.

Across the year Alicante swings from 12°C in January to 27°C in July, a 15-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 5 mm in July to 40 mm in October. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Alicante is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 4 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (27°C). Coolest: January (12°C). Driest: July (5 mm). Wettest: October (40 mm).

Alicante month by month

January in Alicante — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6/10

January averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 20 sunny days and 9.8 daylight hours.

It scores 6/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Alicante — 4 points higher on the same scale.

February in Alicante — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

February averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 20 sunny days and 10.8 daylight hours.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Alicante — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.

March in Alicante — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.4/10

March averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 25 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 22 sunny days and 12 daylight hours.

It scores 6.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Alicante — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.

April in Alicante — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7.4/10

April averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 25 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 23 sunny days and 13.2 daylight hours.

It scores 7.4/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Alicante — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

May in Alicante — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.7/10

May averages 20°C (68°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 25 sunny days and 14.3 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Alicante at 8.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

June in Alicante — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

June averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 27 sunny days and 14.8 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Alicante at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July in Alicante — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

July averages 27°C (81°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 5 mm for the month, with about 29 sunny days and 14.5 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Alicante at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

August in Alicante — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

August averages 27°C (81°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 28 sunny days and 13.5 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Alicante at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

September in Alicante — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.9/10

September averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 25 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 24 sunny days and 12.3 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Alicante at 9.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

October in Alicante — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.7/10

October averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 40 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 22 sunny days and 11.2 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Alicante at 8.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

November in Alicante — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

November averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 40 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 20 sunny days and 10 daylight hours.

It scores 6.2/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Alicante — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.

December in Alicante — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6/10

December averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 25 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 20 sunny days and 9.5 daylight hours.

It scores 6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Alicante — 4 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Alicante, Spain?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Alicante are June, July, August, September. June is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Alicante year-round?
Alicante has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 12°C in January to 27°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.0 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Alicante?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Alicante are January (6.0/10), December (6.0/10), February (6.1/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Alicante?
October is the wettest month in Alicante, averaging about 40 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 5 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Alicante?
July sees the most sun in Alicante, with about 29 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Alicante a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Alicante is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (June, July, August, September) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Alicante calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Alicante: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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