AI-generatedAlicante at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Jun, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,180 h
- Rain a year
- 280 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 18 m
Climate in Alicante
Alicante has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 3,180 hours of sunshine a year, Alicante is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – June, September – November
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
08:0919:26
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:53–08:45 · evening 18:50–19:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:43–07:53 · evening 19:42–19:52
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Alicante in October?
In October, Alicante is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Alicante.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 16 min08:09 – 19:26
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %94 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
Sea temperature in Alicante
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.8 – 23.6 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Alicante ranges from 14.2 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From November to December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.7 and 27.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.9° | 14.1° | 15.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.2° | 13.5° | 15.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.6° | 13.9° | 15.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.1° | 15.3° | 16.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.7° | 17.6° | 19.8° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.3° | 21.3° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.3° | 24.3° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.5° | 25.7° | 27.6° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.2° | 24.2° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.5° | 20.8° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.1° | 17.9° | 20.2° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.4° | 15.4° | 17.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Alicante
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.8 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Alicante, 69 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Alicante
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 70 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Alicante: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Alicante has about 5 rainy days with 35 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Alicante
How breezy and how cloudy Alicante is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Alicante typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Mar – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 44 % of the sky over Alicante: mostly sunny, with about 7.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Alicante
How often the day gets hot in Alicante (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Alicante has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Alicante
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 53 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 79 | 16° | 8° | 14.9° | 6.6 h | 4 | 26 |
| FebruaryFeb | 86 | 16° | 8° | 14.2° | 7.3 h | 3 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 94 | 18° | 10° | 14.6° | 8.1 h | 5 | 34 |
| AprilApr | 98 | 21° | 12° | 16.1° | 9.1 h | 5 | 30 |
| MayMay | 100 | 24° | 15° | 18.7° | 10.1 h | 4 | 24 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 28° | 19° | 22.3° | 11.2 h | 1 | 6 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 31° | 22° | 25.3° | 11.6 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 31° | 23° | 26.5° | 10.8 h | 2 | 7 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 27° | 20° | 25.2° | 9.1 h | 5 | 42 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 24° | 16° | 22.5° | 7.8 h | 5 | 35 |
| NovemberNov | 89 | 19° | 12° | 19.1° | 6.6 h | 6 | 34 |
| DecemberDec | 79 | 16° | 9° | 16.4° | 6.0 h | 4 | 26 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
38.35° N, 0.48° W · 18 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Alicante
The best time to visit Alicante is from February to June and from September to November. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to June. The wettest month is September with 42 mm of precipitation.
Alicante through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Alicante in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–24 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Alicante in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Alicante in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 19–27 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Alicante in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Alicante for you.
Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Alicante
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Alicante: score 100 against 94. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 4 °C cooler in May. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 94 | 100better |
| Day high | 24° | 24° |
| Night low | 16° | 15° |
| Sea | 22.5° | 18.7° |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h | 10.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 35 mm | 24 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Alicante month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
79January16° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In January, Alicante is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Alicante.
Alicante in January86February16° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In February, Alicante is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Alicante.
Alicante in February94March18° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In March, Alicante is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Alicante.
Alicante in March98April21° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In April, Alicante is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Alicante.
Alicante in April100May24° · Sea 19° · 10 h
In May, Alicante is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Alicante.
Alicante in May94June28° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Alicante is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Alicante.
Alicante in June78July31° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In July, Alicante is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Alicante.
Alicante in July77August31° · Sea 27° · 11 h
In August, Alicante is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Alicante.
Alicante in August97September27° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In September, Alicante is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 42 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Alicante.
Alicante in September94October24° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In October, Alicante is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Alicante.
Alicante in October89November19° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In November, Alicante is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Alicante.
Alicante in November79December16° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In December, Alicante is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Alicante.
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Alicante vs. Elche
In October the holiday weather in Alicante and Elche is about equally good (score 94 vs. 93). During the day it is about as warm in Elche as in Alicante.
| in October | Alicante | Elche |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 94 | 93 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 23° | – |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Feb – Jun, Sep – Nov | Feb – Jun, Sep – Nov |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Alicante ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- AlicanteThis page24°23°94
- 2Elche24°93
- 3Cartagena23°22°93
- 4Almería23°21°93
- 5Murcia26°92
- 6Castellón de la Plana23°22°90
- 7Granada22°88
- 8Toledo21°87
Planning a trip to Alicante
Weather for your travel dates
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Alicante in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Alicante has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 77).
- 97
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 94
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 79
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 15 min
- Distance
- 1,460 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Alicante
When is the best time to visit Alicante?
The best time to visit Alicante is from February to June and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Alicante?
The sea temperature in Alicante ranges from 14.2 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Alicante in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Alicante?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Alicante?
The wettest month is September with 42 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Alicante get?
Alicante gets around 3,180 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 6.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Alicante in?
Alicante uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Alicante?
A nonstop flight from London to Alicante takes about 2 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,460 km.
Which school holidays are best for Alicante?
Alicante has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 77). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 97, May half-term 99, Summer holidays 77, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 79.
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