Alicante — Weather today

Alicante is on Spain’s southeastern coast, in the Valencian Community, beside the Mediterranean Sea and Alicante Bay. The city sits below Mount Benacantil, so conditions can feel different on the beach, by the port, in the old Santa Cruz quarter and on exposed viewpoints. A 24 hour forecast is useful here because of bright sun, sea breezes, dry heat and rare but sometimes heavy rain.

Alicante is often described as having a hot semi arid climate in the Koppen system (BSh), close to a hot summer Mediterranean climate (Csa). In summer, daytime temperatures often sit around 28-32°C (82-90°F), while winter is commonly about 12-17°C (54-63°F). Rainfall is limited, summer is almost dry, and the more noticeable rain usually comes in autumn and winter, sometimes as short intense downpours.

Before visiting Santa Bárbara Castle, the Explanada de España promenade, Postiguet Beach, the old Santa Cruz quarter, the port or the Alicante Archaeological Museum, check temperature, wind, precipitation and UV. The hourly forecast helps decide when to go to the beach, climb to the castle, walk the old town or choose a museum during hot hours.