Alicante in September: weather, rain (18%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Alicante weather in September

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

21°C – 28°C

🌧 Rainy days

18% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.7h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.7/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Alicante in September?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 18%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 28°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.7h/d

Our take: September in Alicante is absolutely stellar—you're looking at gorgeous sunshine for nearly 12 hours daily, warm 21-28°C days, and minimal rain. It's perfect for beach lovers and outdoor explorers who want Mediterranean heat without the peak summer crowds. Pack light clothes and sunscreen, and you'll have an ideal early-autumn escape.

By trip type

Alicante in September by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in September

🎯 Water at 25°C and lively beaches — September is peak swimming season in Alicante Autumn in Alicante is often underrated: 28°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. This is one of the best times of year to visit Alicante.

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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 September, Alicante averages 28°C, 18% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.0/10. See methodology →

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