Alicante in February: weather, rain (12%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Alicante weather in February

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

9°C – 17°C

🌧 Rainy days

12% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.9h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.3/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.7/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Alicante in February?

✅ 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 : █░░░░░░░░░ 12%

🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 17°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.9h/d

Our take: February in Alicante is refreshingly mild for winter lovers who pack layers and don't mind cooler coastal breezes. Expect mostly sunny days with minimal rain—perfect for exploring without crowds—though you'll want a light jacket for mornings and evenings. It's ideal if you prefer quieter beaches and don't need beach-swimming heat.

By trip type

Alicante in February by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in February

🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants In February, Alicante sees 17°C during the day with 9.9h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (12% 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 February, Alicante averages 17°C, 12% rainy days and 9.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10. See methodology →

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