City in Costa Blanca, Spain
Alicante weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Alicante
Mild, sunny winters (Dec–Feb) make it popular for long stays. Spring and autumn are ideal; July–August is hot and crowded, and Hogueras fiestas in late June are loud.
Alicante weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan16°31 mm
- Feb16°19 mm
- Mar20°35 mm
- Apr22°37 mm
- May26°25 mm
- Jun31°12 mm
- Jul34°4 mm
- Aug34°15 mm
- Sep29°42 mm
- Oct25°36 mm
- Nov19°40 mm
- Dec16°33 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C60°F | 6°C44°F | 31 mm | 74% | Cool |
| February | 16°C62°F | 7°C44°F | 19 mm | 71% | Cool |
| March | 20°C67°F | 9°C48°F | 35 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| April | 22°C72°F | 12°C53°F | 37 mm | 65% | Pleasant |
| May | 26°C79°F | 15°C59°F | 25 mm | 60% | Pleasant |
| June | 31°C88°F | 20°C67°F | 12 mm | 55% | Pleasant |
| July | 34°C93°F | 22°C72°F | 4 mm | 55% | Hot |
| August | 34°C92°F | 22°C72°F | 15 mm | 59% | Hot |
| September | 29°C85°F | 20°C67°F | 42 mm | 66% | Pleasant |
| October | 25°C78°F | 16°C60°F | 36 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| November | 19°C67°F | 11°C51°F | 40 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| December | 16°C61°F | 8°C46°F | 33 mm | 76% | Cool |
Best months across Spain
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Madrid | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Seville | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Valencia | Apr–Jun, Oct | Jul (35°C) |
| Málaga | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Mallorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Ibiza | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Tenerife | Jan–May, Oct–Nov | Sep (25°C) |
| Gran Canaria | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Granada | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Costa del Sol | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Palma | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Las Palmas | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Lanzarote | Oct–May | Sep (24°C) |
| San Sebastián | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Bilbao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (24°C) |
| Alicante | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Fuerteventura | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Córdoba | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Marbella | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Menorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Cádiz | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Toledo | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Santiago de Compostela | May–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Benidorm | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Costa Blanca | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Costa Brava | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Maspalomas | Nov–Apr | Sep (25°C) |
| Sitges | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Salamanca | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Alicante?
Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Mild, sunny winters (Dec–Feb) make it popular for long stays. Spring and autumn are ideal; July–August is hot and crowded, and Hogueras fiestas in late June are loud.
When is the rainy season in Alicante?
Rain peaks in September with about 42 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Alicante?
July, with average highs of 34°C (93°F).
How cold does Alicante get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 6°C (44°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 2.3°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.