Climate Insights for Alicante
Aracataca, Magdalena, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Alicante is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 2,668 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 422 mm of rainfall. Alicante is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: February, March, July. The coldest months are October, November, September, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.The climate in Alicante is hot. The average annual temperature is 83°F and approximately 105.1 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 16.6 in of rainfall. Alicante is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: February, March, July. The coldest months are October, November, September, when temperatures can drop to 76°F.
Temperature
Alicante has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Alicante has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Alicante is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,668 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 222 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 422 mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 9 mm. That's 413 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Alicante is a very wet location, receiving approximately 105.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 16.6 in of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.4 in. That's 16.3 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Alicante is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Alicante is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alicante based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alicante based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.