Best time to visit Alicante
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Alicante
10 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Alicante).
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Alicante: Small-Group Countryside Wine Tour with 4 Tastings - 2
Alicante; Excursion to Castell Guadalest and Altea free by van - 3
Charming villages: Villajoyosa & Altea - 4
Alicante: Canelobre Caves & Busot with Local Guide & Transport - 5
Alicante; Cuevas del Canelobre and Busot Local Guide with Transfer - 6
Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide - 7
Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks & Central Market - 8
Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante and Benidorm - 9
Guadalest and Chocolate Museum Premium tour value small group - 10
Alicante: Wine Route with Tastings and Appetizer
Last refreshed 2026-06-14.
Similar climatesBenidorm98% · Ibiza95% · Torremolinos95%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Alicante (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Alicante's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8–16 | 13 | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 53% | 23 | 199 | 2 | Quiet | 9 |
| Feb | 10–18 | 15 | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 54% | 23 | 196 | 3 | Quiet | 9 |
| Mar | 11–19 | 16 | 9 | 100 | 11.1 | 56% | 27 | 218 | 4 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 13–20 | 17 | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 56% | 23 | 239 | 6 | Quiet | 9 |
| May | 17–23 | 22 | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 52% | 24 | 289 | 7 | Quiet | 10 |
| Jun | 21–27 | 27 | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 54% | 22 | 297 | 8 | Quiet | 10 |
| Jul | 24–30 | 31 | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 55% | 22 | 319 | 9 | Quiet | 7 |
| Aug | 24–31 | 32 | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 54% | 22 | 289 | 8 | Peak | 7 |
| Sep | 21–28 | 28 | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 56% | 22 | 244 | 6 | Busy | 9 |
| Oct | 17–25 | 24 | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 54% | 22 | 225 | 4 | Moderate | 10 |
| Nov | 13–21 | 19 | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 55% | 22 | 197 | 3 | Busy | 9 |
| Dec | 10–18 | 15 | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 53% | 21 | 190 | 2 | Moderate | 9 |
UV Index in Alicante by Month
UV index in Alicante peaks at 9 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
June
10/1021–27°C · 3 rain days (26h) · 297 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
October
10/1017–25°C (feels 24°C) · 4 rain days (35h) · 225 sun hours · 54% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
May
10/1017–23°C (feels 22°C) · 5 rain days (50h) · 289 sun hours · 52% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
Every month
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January
9/108–16°C (feels 13°C) · 3 rain days (41h) · 199 sun hours · 53% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
February
9/1010–18°C (feels 15°C) · 2 rain days (23h) · 196 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
March
8/1011–19°C (feels 16°C) · 9 rain days (100h) · 218 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
April
9/1013–20°C (feels 17°C) · 7 rain days (69h) · 239 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
July
7/1024–30°C (feels 31°C) · 1 rain days (11h) · 319 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
August
7/1024–31°C (feels 32°C) · 2 rain days (15h) · 289 sun hours · 54% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 8 (very high)
September
9/1021–28°C · 6 rain days (44h) · 244 sun hours · 56% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 6 (high)
November
9/1013–21°C (feels 19°C) · 4 rain days (35h) · 197 sun hours · 55% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
December
9/1010–18°C (feels 15°C) · 3 rain days (22h) · 190 sun hours · 53% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Alicante
When is the best time to visit Alicante?
June is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 21–27°C (3 rainy days). The top three months by score are June, October, May.
What is the worst time to visit Alicante?
August is the lowest-scoring month (7/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 24–31°C (2 rainy days).
Is Alicante too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Alicante?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Alicante have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 10/10, crowd index 2) and June (climate 10/10, crowd index 8) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Alicante by month?
UV peaks at 9 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 4, Apr 6, May 7, Jun 8, Jul 9, Aug 8, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 3, Dec 2. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Alicante in July?
July is the peak UV month in Alicante, with a daily-peak UV index of 9 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Alicante on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 10 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Alicante bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 2 months: January, February. The worst month is July with a typical-day mean of 9 µg/m³ (fair); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 14 µg/m³ (moderate) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.