Alicante weather in March [2026]

Month summary

Alicante weather in March

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

11°C – 18°C

🌧 Rainy days

25% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.9h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.3/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.7/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Alicante in March?

✅ 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 : ██░░░░░░░░ 25%

🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 18°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.9h/d

Our take: March in Alicante hits that sweet spot—mild temperatures between 11–18°C mean you can explore without melting or freezing. Expect mostly sunny days with just occasional rain, perfect for wandering the old town and beaches. You'll want a light jacket for mornings, but afternoons invite al fresco dining and longer walks.

By trip type

Alicante in March by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in March

🎯 Las Hogueras de San Juan preparations underway — accommodation bookings rising Spring marks the start of the good season in Alicante. Temperatures rise (18°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (25% 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 March, Alicante averages 18°C, 25% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10. See methodology →

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