Alicante in April: weather, rain (21%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Alicante weather in April

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

13°C – 20°C

🌧 Rainy days

21% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.7/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Alicante in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 21%

🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 20°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.0h/d

Our take: April in Alicante is wonderfully mild—think pleasant spring days with temps between 13–20°C and plenty of sunshine (12 hours daily). You'll barely see rain, so pack light layers and sunscreen for comfortable exploring. This is prime time for travelers who want warm weather without summer's intense heat and crowds.

By trip type

Alicante in April by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in April

🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Spring marks the start of the good season in Alicante. Temperatures rise (20°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (21% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.7/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
⛅ January	8°C	16°C	10%	1.0	9.4h	7.2/10
⛅ February	9°C	17°C	12%	0.4	9.9h	7.3/10
🌤️ March	11°C	18°C	25%	2.2	10.9h	7.3/10
🌤️ April	13°C	20°C	21%	1.3	12.0h	7.8/10
🌤️ May	16°C	23°C	14%	0.9	13.3h	8.7/10
☀️ June	20°C	27°C	7%	0.5	14.0h	9.7/10
☀️ July	23°C	30°C	4%	0.2	14.0h	9.3/10
☀️ August	24°C	30°C	6%	0.4	12.6h	9.0/10
☀️ September	21°C	28°C	18%	1.4	11.7h	9.0/10
🌤️ October	18°C	24°C	18%	1.3	10.2h	8.2/10
🌤️ November	12°C	20°C	16%	0.8	9.5h	7.6/10
⛅ December	10°C	17°C	13%	1.0	9.0h	7.2/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Alicante averages 20°C, 21% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10. See methodology →

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