Your February weather guide
MildWeather in Costa Blanca in February
February is a reasonable choice for Costa Blanca if you want mild weather for walking and time outdoors, rather than a beach holiday. Average daytime highs of 15.5°C fall to 8.3°C at night, so layers matter more than swimwear. The sea averages 13.8°C and is cold for swimming. For a UK traveller, the appeal is a gentler daytime climate, with some sunshine; the catch is cool evenings and a need to keep plans flexible around rain.
Long-term climate averages for Alicante, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Costa Blanca, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Alicante.
- Average daytime high
- 15.5°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 19°C
- Average night-time low
- 8.3°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 5°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.6°C
- London averages 7.9°C in February
- Sea temperature
- 13.8°C
- year to year: 13°C to 15°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.2h
- 58% of 10.6 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 6
- 35 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 26.2°C
- 1995-02-25
- Record low 1991-2020
- -0.3°C
- 2012-02-12
- 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 Costa Blanca. Within Spain it is 41st of 87 (Spain in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Costa Blanca is 7.6°C warmer by day and 6.3°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in February
The typical February day in Costa Blanca peaks at 15.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 19.3°C or more. Roughly 1 in 1000 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 (1995-02-25) and the coldest night -0.3°C (2012-02-12).
Rain in February
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 35 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 1993 with 171 mm, the driest 2000 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 70%.
Sea temperature in February
The sea averages 13.8°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 13.3°C to 14.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.4°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.2 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 41%.
Is February a good time to visit Costa Blanca?
February is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Costa Blanca on our scoring are July, June, August; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Mild afternoons, but keep a jacket handy
February suits travellers who prefer being active in mild weather to sitting out in strong heat. It is among Costa Blanca's coolest months, so do not book expecting summer conditions. The warmer days can reach 19.3°C or more, making a lighter layer useful, but that is not the everyday expectation. At the other end, colder nights can fall to 5.1°C or below. Pack trousers, comfortable walking shoes, a jumper and a jacket you will be happy wearing after dark. Keep your clothing adaptable rather than relying on a heavy coat alone: the difference between a mild afternoon and a cold evening is the main practical consideration here.
Useful sunshine, with room for wet-weather plans
There is enough daylight to make outdoor plans worthwhile: February averages about 6.2 hours of sunshine within 10.6 hours of daylight. That does not promise a clear sky throughout your stay, but it gives a better basis for daytime wandering than for a holiday centred on sunbathing. Rain falls on about 6 days during the month, so bring a waterproof layer and leave yourself freedom to move outdoor plans around the forecast. Use the milder part of the day for longer walks, then keep evenings more flexible. This is a month for taking advantage of pleasant spells, not assuming every day will be dry.
A little perspective
Costa Blanca 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 | 15.0°C | 8.1°C | 14.6°C | 5.5 | 46 | 6 | 0% |
| FebruarySelected | 15.5°C | 8.3°C | 13.8°C | 6.2 | 35 | 6 | 0% |
| March | 17.6°C | 10.0°C | 14.3°C | 6.7 | 41 | 6 | 1% |
| April | 19.7°C | 11.9°C | 15.7°C | 7.3 | 43 | 6 | 3% |
| May | 22.7°C | 15.0°C | 18.3°C | 8.2 | 31 | 5 | 21% |
| Junebest | 26.9°C | 18.9°C | 22.0°C | 10.6 | 13 | 2 | 75% |
| Julybest | 29.6°C | 21.8°C | 25.1°C | 11.9 | 6 | 1 | 98% |
| Augustbest | 30.1°C | 22.5°C | 26.4°C | 10.0 | 17 | 3 | 98% |
| September | 26.9°C | 20.0°C | 24.9°C | 7.2 | 60 | 7 | 76% |
| October | 23.1°C | 16.4°C | 22.1°C | 6.0 | 60 | 7 | 25% |
| November | 18.5°C | 12.1°C | 18.9°C | 5.4 | 55 | 7 | 2% |
| December | 15.7°C | 9.2°C | 16.1°C | 5.0 | 48 | 6 | 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
Costa Blanca in February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Costa Blanca hot in February?
Costa Blanca is mild in February: the average daytime high is 15.5°C and nights average 8.3°C. Roughly 1 in 1000 February days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Costa Blanca in February?
The sea around Costa Blanca averages 13.8°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 Costa Blanca in February?
Costa Blanca sees about 6 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 35 mm of rain in a typical February. The wettest February between 1991 and 2020 was 1993 (171 mm) and the driest was 2000 (0 mm).
How sunny is Costa Blanca in February?
Costa Blanca gets around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day in February out of 10.6 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Costa Blanca compare with the UK in February?
Costa Blanca is on average 7.6°C warmer than London by day in February (15.5°C against 7.9°C).
What is the hottest February on record in Costa Blanca?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day in Costa Blanca reached 26.2°C on 1995-02-25, and the coldest night dropped to -0.3°C on 2012-02-12.
Is Costa Blanca much warmer than London in February?
Yes, during the day. Costa Blanca's average high is 15.5°C, compared with London's 7.9°C, a difference of 7.6°C. That is a noticeable step up for outdoor plans, though it still means mild weather rather than reliable warmth for sunbathing.
Can I swim in the sea in February?
Expect cold water rather than comfortable holiday swimming. The sea averages 13.8°C, with a year-to-year range of 13°C to 15°C. If relaxed sea swimming is central to your trip, February is not a good fit, even when the air feels pleasant.
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, 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