Your March weather guide
MildWeather in Alicante in March
Alicante in March is a good choice for a mild city break, but not for reliable beach weather. Average daytime highs reach about 18°C, with nights around 10°C, so expect comfortable afternoons rather than summer heat. The sea is cold at 14.4°C. For a UK traveller, the appeal is spending time outdoors without needing hot weather to enjoy it; the catch is packing for cool evenings and leaving room in your plans for rain.
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
- 17.9°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 22°C
- Average night-time low
- 10.2°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 7°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.4°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sea temperature
- 14.4°C
- year to year: 14°C to 15°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.5h
- 56% of 11.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 6
- 39 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days over 25°C
- 1%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 27.6°C
- 2001-03-24
- Record low 1991-2020
- 2.5°C
- 2005-03-08
- 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 March compares
March is the 9th warmest month of the year in Alicante and ranks 67th of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Within Spain it is 32nd of 87 (Spain in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Alicante is 7.4°C warmer by day and 6.9°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in Alicante peaks at 17.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.6°C or more. Roughly 1 in 100 days top 25°C. Nights average 10.2°C; one night in ten drops to 7.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 27.6°C (2001-03-24) and the coldest night 2.5°C (2005-03-08).
Rain in March
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 39 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2020 with 103 mm, the driest 2001 with 6 mm. Humidity averages 67%.
Sea temperature in March
The sea averages 14.4°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 13.6°C to 15.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.5°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:13 and sets about 19:09 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 45%.
Is March a good time to visit Alicante?
March 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.
Mild afternoons, with layers still needed
March suits travellers who prefer walking around in mild weather to sitting out in strong heat. Alicante’s average daytime high is 7.4°C above London’s, a useful difference, but not a promise of warmth throughout the day. The warmer days reach 21.6°C or more, while the coldest nights can fall to 7.1°C or below. Pack light layers, a jumper and a jacket rather than relying on summer clothes alone. You may be comfortable in short sleeves on a warmer afternoon, but keep something warmer handy for evenings. Plan your longer spells outdoors around the middle of the day if warmth matters to you.
Enough sunshine for outdoor plans, but keep them flexible
With about 6.5 hours of sunshine within 11.7 hours of daylight, March gives you scope for outdoor plans without guaranteeing clear skies all day. There are about 6 rainy days, so a light waterproof is sensible and a tightly scheduled outdoor trip is less appealing than a flexible stay. Leave yourself the option to move a walk to a brighter spell rather than treating rain as a reason not to go. Time by the sea is better approached as a chance to sit out when conditions suit, not as a swimming holiday. If hot weather is the priority, June, July or August would be a better fit.
A little perspective
Alicante through the year
March 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% |
| February | 15.8°C | 8.3°C | 13.9°C | 6.0 | 29 | 5 | 0% |
| MarchSelected | 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 March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Alicante hot in March?
Alicante is mild in March: the average daytime high is 17.9°C and nights average 10.2°C. Roughly 1 in 100 March days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Alicante in March?
The sea around Alicante averages 14.4°C in March, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 14°C to 15°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Alicante in March?
Alicante sees about 6 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 39 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 2020 (103 mm) and the driest was 2001 (6 mm).
How sunny is Alicante in March?
Alicante gets around 6.5 hours of sunshine a day in March out of 11.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Alicante compare with the UK in March?
Alicante is on average 7.4°C warmer than London by day in March (17.9°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Alicante?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Alicante reached 27.6°C on 2001-03-24, and the coldest night dropped to 2.5°C on 2005-03-08.
Is Alicante hot enough for a summer-style holiday in March?
Not reliably. Only 1% of March days reach 25°C, so plan for mild weather rather than heat. A warmer afternoon may suit sitting outside, but March is a poor fit if your holiday depends on consistently hot days.
Can you swim in the sea in March?
The sea averages 14.4°C, with a year-to-year range of 14°C to 15°C. That is cold rather than comfortably swimmable. Unless you specifically enjoy cold-water swimming, do not make sea swimming the main reason for choosing March.
Is Alicante practical for a short break from London?
The flight from London takes about 2 h 30 min, making Alicante a short-haul option for a break. March suits a visit centred on mild-weather days outdoors, provided you are happy to adjust plans for rain and cooler evenings.
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