May · Spain
Best time to visit Alicante in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Alicante in May
Average temperature 20°C, 20 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 64% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.7/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 20 mm
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Alicante scores 8.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 20°C, 20 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Alicante combines a palm-lined seafront, a hilltop castle and the Costa Blanca's beaches.
May ranks 5th of 12 for Alicante — one of the best windows
With 20°C (68°F) on average, May delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
With around 20 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.3 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Alicante at 8.7/10 (5th of 12), just behind June at 10/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Alicante in May?
- In May, Alicante averages 20°C, 20 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Alicante?
- May earns a 8.7/10 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 May?
- Expect about 20 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 64% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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