Climate guide for Altea, Spain

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About Altea

Altea climbs a hillside on the Costa Blanca north of Benidorm, its white lanes leading up to the church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo, whose blue and white tiled dome is the town's emblem. A pebble beach and a palm-lined promenade sit below, and the Sierra de Bernia rises inland. Calpe and its rock, plus Alicante, are easy trips along the coast. Spring and autumn suit walking and sightseeing; summer is hot and crowded, and winter stays mild.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
Climate scores swing from 7.4/10 in September to 9.7/10 in April; the safest picks are April, May, June.
02Weather & what to pack
Expect around 16°C and 35 mm of rain in April, with roughly 25 bright days. Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
03Crowds & value
Peak-season pricing concentrates in April. For better value, May scores 9.5/10 at lower-season rates.

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When to visit Altea: the short answer

The best time to visit Altea is April, followed by May, June. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: April averages 16°C with 35 mm of rain and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are September, August. If budget matters more than perfect weather, October is the strongest of the low-rate months at 8.3/10.

Across the year Altea swings from 13°C in January to 27°C in August, a 14-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 4 mm in July to 83 mm in March. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Altea is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 2.3 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (27°C). Coolest: January (13°C). Driest: July (4 mm). Wettest: March (83 mm).

Altea month by month

January in Altea — reliably good (8th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

January 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 15 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 daylight hours.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

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

Flexible dates? April scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

February in Altea: strong conditions, 5th of 12

Good · 8.1/10

February averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 21 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 daylight hours.

It scores 8.1/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

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

Flexible dates? April scores 1.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

March in Altea — reliably good (10th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 83 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

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, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Altea — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.

April: the best month of the year in Altea

Best window · 9.7/10

April 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 35 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Altea at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Plan for peak pricing, with 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 layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

May ranks 2nd of 12 for Altea — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.5/10

At 19°C (67°F) this is comfortable city weather in May, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

With around 41 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Altea at 9.5/10 (2nd of 12), just behind April at 9.7/10.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

June ranks 3rd of 12 for Altea — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.2/10

June averages 23°C (74°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Expect 21 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.7 daylight hours.

A 9.2/10 puts this among the year's best months in Altea (3rd of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.7/10.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

July in Altea — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7.8/10

July averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 70%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.4 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.8/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

Flexible dates? April scores 1.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

August in Altea — reliably good (11th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

Days in August average 27°C (81°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 14 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.5 hours of daylight.

That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Altea — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.

September holds up well in Altea — 12th best month

Good · 7.4/10

At 25°C (76°F) this is comfortable city weather in September, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

Budget for roughly 73 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

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

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Altea — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

October in Altea: strong conditions, 4th of 12

Good · 8.3/10

October averages 22°C (71°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Expect 45 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 daylight hours.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

November in Altea: strong conditions, 6th of 12

Good · 8.1/10

November averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 27 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 daylight hours.

It scores 8.1/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

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

Flexible dates? April scores 1.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

December in Altea: strong conditions, 9th of 12

Good · 7.7/10

Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 30 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.3 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

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, April is materially better in Altea — 2 points higher on the same scale.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Altea, Spain?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Altea are April, May, June. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.7/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Altea year-round?
Altea has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 13°C in January to 27°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 7.4 and 9.7 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Altea?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Altea are September (7.4/10), March (7.6/10), August (7.6/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Altea?
March is the wettest month in Altea, averaging about 83 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 4 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Altea?
May sees the most sun in Altea, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Altea a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Altea is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, May, June) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Altea calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Altea: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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