Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Alicante
A port city on the Costa Blanca with a palm-lined promenade, a hilltop castle and a city beach.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–October for warm, sunny days without July and August heat.
Local tip: Take the lift inside the hill up to the castle, then walk down through the old Santa Cruz quarter.
Getting around: Trams run along the coast to Benidorm; buses link the airport with the centre.
Good to know: Alicante is one of the driest and sunniest cities in Spain, with mild winters.
What to plan your trip around
- Castillo de Santa Bárbara
A hilltop fortress with views over the city and coast.
- Explanada de España
The wavy mosaic promenade along the harbour.
- Playa del Postiguet
The city's central beach below the castle.
- Tabarca Island
A small island with a walled village, reached by boat.
Alicante weather by month
Alicante weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Alicante gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C | 5°C | 35 mm | 73% |
| February | 15°C | 5°C | 14 mm | 69% |
| March | 18°C | 7°C | 44 mm | 67% |
| April | 20°C | 10°C | 39 mm | 65% |
| May | 25°C | 13°C | 14 mm | 59% |
| June | 29°C | 17°C | 11 mm | 54% |
| July | 32°C | 20°C | 4 mm | 55% |
| August | 32°C | 21°C | 17 mm | 59% |
| September | 28°C | 18°C | 42 mm | 65% |
| October | 24°C | 14°C | 34 mm | 69% |
| November | 18°C | 9°C | 48 mm | 73% |
| December | 16°C | 7°C | 34 mm | 75% |
Alicante through the year
January · 15° / 5°C · 35 mm
- Just 80 km apart, but Alicante runs about 3°C warmer than Almansa this month.
- January brings mid-winter to Alicante.
April · 20° / 10°C · 39 mm
- In Alicante, April is mid-spring.
- Good walking weather for combining Explanada de España and Castillo de Santa Bárbara in one day.
July · 32° / 20°C · 4 mm
- Just 40 km apart, but Alicante runs about 5°C warmer than Benidorm this month.
- Rain is well below Alicante's usual level (around 86% less).
October · 24° / 14°C · 34 mm
- Good walking weather for combining Tabarca Island and Castillo de Santa Bárbara in one day.
- Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 6°C lower by November.
The best time to visit Alicante is April, May and October, when average highs are 20–25°C and rainfall is around 29 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Alicante, season by season
December – February
Good15° / 6°C · 28 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
March – May
Best time21° / 10°C · 32 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
June – August
Hot31° / 20°C · 11 mm
Very hot days. Plan sightseeing for mornings and evenings and keep the afternoon for shade or the beach.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Alicante?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Alicante in April, May and October. Average highs are then 20–25°C.
- Why is April a good time to visit Alicante?
- In April, Alicante averages 20°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 39 mm of rain and 56% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Alicante?
- July is the warmest month in Alicante, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C.
- What is the coldest month in Alicante?
- January is the coldest month in Alicante: average highs of 15°C, dropping to 5°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Alicante?
- November is the wettest month in Alicante with about 48 mm of rain. The driest is July, with around 4 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Alicante?
- July is the least comfortable month for sightseeing in Alicante, with average highs of 32°C. If you go then, plan outdoor visits for early morning.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Alicante?
- Yes. March, June, September and November sit just outside the best months for Alicante, with average highs of 18–29°C and about 36 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, they are a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Alicante before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Alicante from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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