Alicante weather in December [2026]

Month summary

Alicante weather in December

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

10°C – 17°C

🌧 Rainy days

13% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.2/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.7/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Alicante in December?

✅ 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 : █░░░░░░░░░ 13%

🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 17°C

☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 9.0h/d

Our take: December in Alicante strikes a nice balance for travelers who prefer cooler weather and don't mind fewer daylight hours. You're looking at mild 10–17°C days with minimal rain, perfect if you enjoy exploring without summer's intensity. Nine hours of daily sunshine still gives you plenty of time to wander the old town and beaches.

By trip type

Alicante in December by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in December

🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices In December, Alicante sees 17°C during the day with 9.0h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (13% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.7/10) is significantly better if possible.

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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 December, Alicante averages 17°C, 13% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10. See methodology →

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