Alicante · February
Low seasonSpain · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 17° (63°)11– (52–)23 (73) | 18° (64°)12– (54–)23 (73) | 20° (68°)12– (54–)26 (79) | 21° (70°)16– (61–)27 (81) | 25° (77°)19– (66–)30 (86) | 28° (82°)23– (73–)33 (91) | 31° (88°)27– (81–)36 (97) | 31° (88°)27– (81–)36 (97) | 29° (84°)24– (75–)33 (91) | 25° (77°)20– (68–)31 (88) | 21° (70°)14– (57–)25 (77) | 18° (64°)13– (55–)23 (73) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 7° (45°)1– (34–)14 (57) | 8° (46°)3– (37–)13 (55) | 10° (50°)4– (39–)15 (59) | 12° (54°)7– (45–)16 (61) | 15° (59°)10– (50–)19 (66) | 19° (66°)14– (57–)22 (72) | 22° (72°)19– (66–)25 (77) | 23° (73°)19– (66–)25 (77) | 20° (68°)15– (59–)24 (75) | 16° (61°)11– (52–)20 (68) | 11° (52°)5– (41–)17 (63) | 8° (46°)2– (36–)14 (57) |
☀️Sunshine | 6h UV 4 | 7h UV 6 | 8h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 9 | 11h UV 9 | 11h UV 9 | 10h UV 8 | 8h UV 7 | 7h UV 6 | 6h UV 5 | 5h UV 4 |
🌊Water Temp | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 17° (63°) | 19° (66°) | 23° (73°) | 26° (79°) | 27° (81°) | 26° (79°) | 23° (73°) | 19° (66°) | 16° (61°) |
🌧Rain Days | 2d29mm (1.2") | 1d11mm (0.4") | 3d42mm (1.6") | 4d39mm (1.5") | 2d27mm (1.1") | 2d11mm (0.4") | 0d2mm (0.1") | 1d17mm (0.7") | 3d55mm (2.2") | 3d42mm (1.7") | 3d53mm (2.1") | 2d26mm (1.0") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
February in Alicante at 18°C (64°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Daytime highs average 18°C (64°F), cooling to 8°C (46°F) at night (daily average: 13°C (55°F)). Peaks reach around 23°C (73°F), the coldest nights around 3°C (37°F). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 1 rain day with 11 mm (0.4 in) total. At 15°C (59°F), the water is still quite cool in February — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Alicante has no real winter: 17°C (63°F), hardly any rain, the Explanada in full sun. That is why northern Europeans overwinter here in numbers — the city stays alive while the rest of the Costa Blanca sleeps.
Packing list for Alicante in February
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- Jumper or fleece
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is February a good time to visit Alicante?
- February is not an optimal month for Alicante (Score: 67/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Alicante in February?
- In February, Alicante sees daily highs of 18°C (64°F). Nights cool to 8°C (46°F), with a daily average of 13°C (55°F). Peaks reach around 23°C (73°F), the coldest nights around 3°C (37°F).
- How much rain falls in Alicante in February?
- In February, Alicante receives an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain over 1 rain day. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Alicante get in February?
- Alicante averages 7 sunshine hours per day in February — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Alicante in February?
- Water temperature in Alicante in February averages 15°C (59°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.