ES Alicante, Spain

Alicante
Which Season to Choose?

Alicante, Costa Blanca — one of Europe's sunniest cities, with white sand beaches at reasonable prices.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 38.35°N 0.48°W
JuneBest month
81°FOptimal temperature
7%Rainy days

When to visit Alicante?

🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
68°F–81°F in June
🌧 Least rain
7% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (10%)
📅 Best score
9.7/10

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.

Alicante weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
⛅ January46°F61°F10%0.0in9.4h7.2/10
⛅ February48°F63°F12%0.0in9.9h7.3/10
🌤️ March52°F64°F25%0.1in10.9h7.3/10
🌤️ April55°F68°F21%0.1in12.0h7.8/10
🌤️ May61°F73°F14%0.0in13.3h8.7/10
☀️ June68°F81°F7%0.0in14.0h9.7/10
☀️ July73°F86°F4%0.0in14.0h9.3/10
☀️ August75°F86°F6%0.0in12.6h9.0/10
☀️ September70°F82°F18%0.1in11.7h9.0/10
🌤️ October64°F75°F18%0.1in10.2h8.2/10
🌤️ November54°F68°F16%0.0in9.5h7.6/10
⛅ December50°F63°F13%0.0in9.0h7.2/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 20°F, 20% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time

Average 29°F, 6% rainy days, 13.5h sunshine/day. Score: 9.3/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 24°F, 17% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 17°F, 12% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.

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Frequently asked questions

June is ideal with 7% rainy days and 27°F.
January is the wettest month with 10% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 27°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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