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Weather in Costa Blanca in June

June is a good choice for Costa Blanca if you want warm beach weather without making intense heat the aim of the trip. Daytime highs average 27°C, nights settle around 19°C and the sea reaches 22°C, warm enough for swimming. Rain is uncommon, so outdoor plans are a reasonable bet. The catch is that hotter spells can still make midday uncomfortable, while the water may feel fresh when you first get in.

Long-term climate averages for Alicante, not a forecast · 1991-2020

Costa Blanca, month by month

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At a glance

The useful details for Alicante.

Average daytime high
26.9°C
9 in 10 days stay below 30°C
Average night-time low
18.9°C
coldest 10% of nights: 16°C or lower
Compared with London
+7.3°C
London averages 19.6°C in June
Sea temperature
22.0°C
year to year: 21°C to 23°C
Sunshine per day (est.)
10.6h
72% of 14.7 h of daylight
Rainy days (1 mm+)
2
13 mm over the month
Humidity
64%
Days over 25°C
75%
13% over 30°C
Record high 1991-2020
37.6°C
2012-06-28
Record low 1991-2020
12.0°C
1994-06-13
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 June compares

June is the 3rd warmest month of the year in Costa Blanca. Within Spain it is 17th of 87 (Spain in June). Against London's average high of 19.6°C in June, Costa Blanca is 7.3°C warmer by day and 7.6°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in June

The typical June day in Costa Blanca peaks at 26.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 30.2°C or more. About 75% of days top 25°C and 1 in 8 pass 30°C. Nights average 18.9°C; one night in ten drops to 16.2°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest June day here reached 37.6°C (2012-06-28) and the coldest night 12.0°C (1994-06-13).

Rain in June

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 2 days with 1 mm or more, 13 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest June was 1992 with 84 mm, the driest 2003 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 64%.

Sea temperature in June

The sea averages 22.0°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.1°C to 23.0°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.4°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 14.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:38 and sets about 21:27 local time in mid-June. Average cloud cover is 28%.

Is June a good time to visit Costa Blanca?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Costa Blanca on our scoring are July, June, August; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Warm days, with room for hotter spells

Pack mainly for summer: light clothing for the day, sun protection and a light layer for sitting outside late. June's average high makes it well suited to travellers who want reliable warmth rather than cooler walking weather. Days reach 25°C on 75% of occasions, so warmth is the usual pattern, not just a lucky break. Plan more active outings for the morning and leave room for shade or a slower pace at midday. Nights are generally mild, but the cooler end of the range falls to around 16°C or below, so leaving every extra layer at home would be optimistic.

Good swimming weather and little rain

The sea averages 22°C, putting June on the swimming side of the line, though it will not feel like bathwater. The year-to-year range is 21°C to 23°C, so your comfort on entry may vary. Rain is unlikely to dominate a holiday: there are about 2 rainy days during the month, making a flexible outdoor plan more useful than a packed wet-weather itinerary. Sunshine averages about 10.6 hours a day, giving plenty of scope to enjoy the coast outside the hottest part of the day. This combination suits travellers who want swimming and time outdoors, provided they are happy to seek shade when the heat builds.

A little perspective

Costa Blanca through the year

June is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.

Monthly climate averages

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Costa Blanca monthly climate averages, 1991-2020; June is the selected month.
MonthDayNightSeaSun/dayRain mmRainy daysDays 25°C+
January15.0°C8.1°C14.6°C5.54660%
February15.5°C8.3°C13.8°C6.23560%
March17.6°C10.0°C14.3°C6.74161%
April19.7°C11.9°C15.7°C7.34363%
May22.7°C15.0°C18.3°C8.231521%
JuneSelectedbest26.9°C18.9°C22.0°C10.613275%
Julybest29.6°C21.8°C25.1°C11.96198%
Augustbest30.1°C22.5°C26.4°C10.017398%
September26.9°C20.0°C24.9°C7.260776%
October23.1°C16.4°C22.1°C6.060725%
November18.5°C12.1°C18.9°C5.45572%
December15.7°C9.2°C16.1°C5.04860%

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
Bars show average daytime highs and night-time lows; circles mark the average sea temperature. Same scale for every month. Exact values are in the table.

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A little more detail

Costa Blanca in June FAQs

Plain answers, grounded in the averages.

Is Costa Blanca hot in June?

Costa Blanca is hot in June: the average daytime high is 26.9°C and nights average 18.9°C. About 75% of June days reach 25°C or more.

Can you swim in the sea in Costa Blanca in June?

The sea around Costa Blanca averages 22.0°C in June, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 21°C to 23°C depending on the year.

How much does it rain in Costa Blanca in June?

Costa Blanca sees about 2 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 13 mm of rain in a typical June. The wettest June between 1991 and 2020 was 1992 (84 mm) and the driest was 2003 (0 mm).

How sunny is Costa Blanca in June?

Costa Blanca gets around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day in June out of 14.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).

How does Costa Blanca compare with the UK in June?

Costa Blanca is on average 7.3°C warmer than London by day in June (26.9°C against 19.6°C).

What is the hottest June on record in Costa Blanca?

Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest June day in Costa Blanca reached 37.6°C on 2012-06-28, and the coldest night dropped to 12.0°C on 1994-06-13.

How much warmer is Costa Blanca than London in June?

The average daytime high is 26.9°C in Costa Blanca, compared with 19.6°C in London - a difference of 7.3°C. That is a noticeable step up in warmth, so pack for summer rather than relying on a typical UK June wardrobe.

Does June get very hot?

It can, although that is not the everyday pattern. Around 13% of days reach 30°C, against an average daytime high of 26.9°C. If you dislike heat, keep active plans away from midday and allow for time in the shade.

How long is the flight from London?

The flight from London is about 2 h 30 min, making Costa Blanca a short-haul option for June warmth. It suits travellers who want a warmer break without a long flight, though that flight time does not include the rest of the journey.

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