Your February weather guide
MildWeather in Alicante in February
Alicante in February suits a mild-weather city break, not a beach holiday. Average afternoon highs are around 16°C, nights fall to about 8°C, and the sea is cold at roughly 14°C. For a UK traveller, the appeal is spending time outdoors without summer heat, provided you pack layers. Go for walks and time in the sunshine; choose a warmer month if swimming and warm evenings are central to your plans.
Long-term climate averages for Alicante, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Alicante, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Alicante.
- Average daytime high
- 15.8°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 20°C
- Average night-time low
- 8.3°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 5°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.9°C
- London averages 7.9°C in February
- Sea temperature
- 13.9°C
- year to year: 13°C to 15°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.0h
- 57% of 10.6 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 5
- 29 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 26.2°C
- 2020-02-04
- Record low 1991-2020
- 0.5°C
- 2012-02-13
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 30 min
- 1424 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How February compares
February is the 11th warmest month of the year in Alicante and ranks 67th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Spain it is 34th of 87 (Spain in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Alicante is 7.9°C warmer by day and 6.3°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in February
The typical February day in Alicante peaks at 15.8°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 19.5°C or more. Roughly 1 in 250 days top 25°C. Nights average 8.3°C; one night in ten drops to 5.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 26.2°C (2020-02-04) and the coldest night 0.5°C (2012-02-13).
Rain in February
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 29 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 1993 with 115 mm, the driest 2000 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 69%.
Sea temperature in February
The sea averages 13.9°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 13.4°C to 14.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.5°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:54 and sets about 18:39 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 43%.
Is February a good time to visit Alicante?
February is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Alicante on our scoring are July, June, August; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Milder than London, but keep your coat
Alicante's average daytime high of 15.8°C compares with London's 7.9°C, so the improvement is noticeable without amounting to summer warmth. The warmest 10% of days reach 19.5°C or more, making a lighter layer useful when conditions are favourable. The catch comes after dark: the average low is 8.3°C, while the coldest 10% of nights fall to 5.1°C or below. Pack a jumper and a jacket rather than relying on daytime temperatures when choosing clothes. Plan longer walks for the warmer part of the day and keep an extra layer handy for evenings. February suits travellers who prefer mild afternoons to hot weather.
Useful sunshine, with some rain to plan around
About 6.0 hours of sunshine within 10.6 hours of daylight gives February a reasonable balance for outdoor plans, though you should not expect uninterrupted sun. There are about 5 rainy days, so a light waterproof and flexibility over when you head out are sensible. Rain need not define the trip, but a completely dry stay is not something to assume. Use the brighter spells for time by the sea rather than treating the waterfront as a swimming destination. At 13.9°C, the water is cold, and even the warmer end of its February range remains cold. This is a month for enjoying the coast in layers, not planning a holiday around long swims.
A little perspective
Alicante through the year
February is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.2°C | 8.0°C | 14.6°C | 5.4 | 34 | 5 | 0% |
| FebruarySelected | 15.8°C | 8.3°C | 13.9°C | 6.0 | 29 | 5 | 0% |
| March | 17.9°C | 10.2°C | 14.4°C | 6.5 | 39 | 6 | 1% |
| April | 19.9°C | 12.2°C | 15.8°C | 7.1 | 45 | 7 | 2% |
| May | 22.8°C | 15.3°C | 18.5°C | 8.1 | 35 | 6 | 21% |
| Junebest | 26.7°C | 19.2°C | 22.2°C | 10.5 | 16 | 3 | 77% |
| Julybest | 29.3°C | 21.9°C | 25.3°C | 11.9 | 5 | 2 | 99% |
| Augustbest | 29.7°C | 22.6°C | 26.5°C | 10.0 | 14 | 3 | 99% |
| September | 26.8°C | 20.1°C | 24.9°C | 7.1 | 47 | 7 | 78% |
| October | 23.2°C | 16.4°C | 22.0°C | 5.9 | 44 | 7 | 28% |
| November | 18.7°C | 12.0°C | 18.8°C | 5.3 | 42 | 6 | 2% |
| December | 15.9°C | 9.1°C | 16.2°C | 5.0 | 32 | 5 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Alicante in February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Alicante hot in February?
Alicante is mild in February: the average daytime high is 15.8°C and nights average 8.3°C. Roughly 1 in 250 February days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Alicante in February?
The sea around Alicante averages 13.9°C in February, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 13°C to 15°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Alicante in February?
Alicante sees about 5 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 29 mm of rain in a typical February. The wettest February between 1991 and 2020 was 1993 (115 mm) and the driest was 2000 (0 mm).
How sunny is Alicante in February?
Alicante gets around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day in February out of 10.6 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Alicante compare with the UK in February?
Alicante is on average 7.9°C warmer than London by day in February (15.8°C against 7.9°C).
What is the hottest February on record in Alicante?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day in Alicante reached 26.2°C on 2020-02-04, and the coldest night dropped to 0.5°C on 2012-02-13.
Is Alicante practical for a short February break from London?
The flight from London takes about 2 h 30 min, making Alicante a short-haul option. February works for a break focused on mild daytime weather and outdoor time, as long as you are comfortable with chilly evenings and some rain.
Should I choose February or wait for warmer weather?
Choose February if mild conditions matter more than heat and swimming. If you want a warmer holiday, July, June and August are the stronger choices. February's cold sea and cool nights are the main reasons to wait.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Alicante. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.3 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C