Weather radar Alicante
Real-time precipitation radar · Valencia · Spain
Alicante climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Alicante shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 17.7° | 18.9° | 19.9° | 22.4° | 25.9° | 30.9° | 34.1° | 34.4° | 30° | 26.3° | 21.8° | 18.8° |
| Avg low (°C) | 8.5° | 9.6° | 11.3° | 12.9° | 16.2° | 21° | 23.9° | 24.1° | 21° | 17.6° | 13° | 10.3° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 22 | 15 | 86 | 50 | 67 | 24 | 10 | 14 | 68 | 61 | 20 | 31 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Sunshine hours | 248 | 251 | 293 | 333 | 385 | 398 | 414 | 380 | 320 | 290 | 259 | 235 |
| Humidity | 63% | 65% | 68% | 64% | 62% | 59% | 60% | 59% | 68% | 71% | 64% | 68% |
Best time to visit Alicante
The best time to visit Alicante is typically July. In this month the average high is 34.1°C, precipitation is 10 mm and sunshine duration is 414 hours. The annual average high is 25.1°C, total annual precipitation is 468 mm (74 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3806 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Alicante
How up to date is the weather radar for Alicante?
The weather radar for Alicante is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Alicante?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Alicante: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Alicante?
The thunderstorm potential for Alicante is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Alicante.
What is the climate like in Alicante?
Alicante has an annual average high of 25.1°C. The warmest month is August (avg high 34.4°C), the coldest January (avg low 8.5°C). The wettest month is March with 86 mm, the driest July with 10 mm. Total annual precipitation is 468 mm (74 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3806 hours.