Climate Insights for Alicante
l'Alacantí, Spain
Climate Overview
The climate in Alicante is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 310 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 49 mm of rainfall. Alicante is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Alicante is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 12.2 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1.9 in of rainfall. Alicante is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 50°F.
Temperature
Alicante sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 29°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Alicante sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 50°F to 85°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 55°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Alicante is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 310 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 49 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2 mm. That's 47 mm less than March, 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 quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1.9 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 1.9 in less than March, 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 mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Alicante is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Alicante is during April, May, June, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 29 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 10°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Alicante is during April, May, June, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 85°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 50°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
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.