Alicante, SpainQuick decision
When to visit Alicante?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
20°C–27°C in June
🌧 Least rain
7% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (10%)
📅 Best score
9.7/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
BeachJune–September — Playa de San Juan, calm warm waters (26°C).
Santa Bárbara CastleApril–May or October — visit without the heat, panoramic city views.
Food & WineYear-round — DO Alicante wines, tapas, arroz a banda.
FamilyJune or September — warm sea, family beaches, fewer crowds.
BudgetMay or October — pleasant temperatures, prices -30% vs July.
Sierra de AitanaMarch–May or October — hiking trails 30 min from Alicante.
Monthly climate data
Alicante weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | 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
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 20°C, 20% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 29°C, 6% rainy days, 13.5h sunshine/day. Score: 9.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 24°C, 17% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 17°C, 12% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
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Tip : January, February offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
June is ideal with 7% rainy days and 27°C.
January is the wettest month with 10% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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