Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Alicante features a cold semi-arid climate (BSk). Temperatures typically range between 12 °C (54 °F) and 27 °C (80 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 4 °C (40 °F) or can rise to as high as 35 °C (96 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 347 mm (13.7 inches) and receives 42 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Alicante enjoys an average of 3977 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 31 minutes to 14 hours 46 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Alicante are July, August and September, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 24 to 27 °C (76 - 80 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 12 to 14 °C (54 - 57 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Alicante experiences 97 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum | 23°C (74°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
30°C (85°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
Mean maximum | 20°C (69°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
Average high | 16°C (60°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
18°C (66°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
Daily mean | 12°C (54°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
Average low | 10°C (50°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
Mean minimum | 6°C (43°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
13°C (57°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
Minimum | 4°C (40°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
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Alicante usually has the most precipitation in March, April and September, with an average of 6 rainy days and 49 mm (1.9 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Alicante are February, July and August. On average, 10 mm (0.4 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Average precipitation mm (inches) | 40 (1.6) | 13 (0.5) | 45 (1.8) | 45 (1.8) | 18 (0.7) | 17 (0.7) | 2 (0.1) | 14 (0.6) | 56 (2.2) | 38 (1.5) | 40 (1.6) | 18 (0.7) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
The sunniest months in Alicante are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 19 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Alicante: January, November and December receive an average of 8 hours 15 minutes of sunshine daily.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Mean monthly sunshine hours | 216 | 274 | 329 | 341 | 404 | 405 | 416 | 388 | 335 | 319 | 273 | 270 |
Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 49m | 10h 45m | 11h 58m | 13h 12m | 14h 15m | 14h 46m | 14h 30m | 13h 34m | 12h 23m | 11h 9m | 10h 4m | 9h 31m |
Alicante experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 11, which corresponds to the Very High / Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 4. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Alicante UV Index data.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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UV Index (month maximum) | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Alicante. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Alicante's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.