Climate guide for Alicante, Spain

Alicante in December

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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December · Spain

Best time to visit Alicante in December Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Alicante in December

Average temperature 13°C, 25 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

December score

6.0/10

Ranked #12 of 12 months

Full year for Alicante
Avg temp
13°C
Rainfall
25 mm
Humidity
68%
Days with 6h+ sun
20
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

December in Alicante scores 6.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 25 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Alicante combines a palm-lined seafront, a hilltop castle and the Costa Blanca's beaches.

December in Alicante — middling scores, decent value

Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 25 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 6/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

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

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

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

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Alicante in December?
In December, Alicante averages 13°C, 25 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.0/10.
Is December a good time to visit Alicante?
December earns a 6.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
How much does it rain in Alicante in December?
Expect about 25 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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