Is Alicante warm in December?

The average winter temperature is 16 degrees and you can expect 6 hours of sunshine every day. It's comfortable to sit outside without a jacket or coat. However, it can be more chilly when the sun goes down. If you want to escape from the cold and grey skies, then you should surely visit Alicante in December!



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Weather has mainly been dry, sunny and reasonably warm (mid-high 60's), but quite a lot colder in the evenings.

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The average winter temperature is 16 degrees and you can expect 6 hours of sunshine every day. It's comfortable to sit outside without a jacket or coat. However, it can be more chilly when the sun goes down. If you want to escape from the cold and grey skies, then you should surely visit Alicante in December!

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Winter. For those seeking winter warmth as well some welcome sunshine, Alicante experiences some of the highest winter daytime temperatures of anywhere in mainland Europe, with daily averages of 16-17 Celsius, and rainfall amounts are low, particularly through January and February. Snow has not fallen here since 1926!

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Even in winter, the waters around Alicante are (just) warm enough for a swim. We really recommend doing some snorkeling in the pristine waters of the marine reserve. At Tabarca Island a mysterious world awaits with water temperatures varying from around 14 degrees in the winter to about 24 degrees in the summer.

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Alicante is a little warmer than Barcelona in the autumn. The daily temperature in Alicante averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Barcelona fluctuates around 17°C (63°F). People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Alicante this time of the year.

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Winter sun You'll need to pack a little more than if you were visiting in the height of summer, as the weather will be cooler. Longer trousers, light jumpers and layers like a denim or leather jacket can all be rolled up and neatly tucked into your case.

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What is the hottest part of Spain in December? In December, the Canary Islands, located off the northwest coast of Africa, experience the hottest temperatures in Spain. Tenerife and Lanzarote, among the Canary Islands, offer warm and sunny conditions with average high temperatures of 21°C to 22°C (70°F to 72°F).

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Alicante is a great city and, like all large cities, at Christmas it is filled with lights, Christmas trees, fairs and a family atmosphere.

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You can also swim in Alicante in November and May, unless you are uncomfortable with the rainy weather. At this time, the temperature of the Mediterranean does not drop below 18°C. And even in winter, Alicante's water temperature never drops below 14°C.

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Two days in Alicante gives you enough time to see the highlights of the Costa Blanca capital, as well as venture further afield to explore Guadalest, one of Spain's most picturesque small towns. Here are some tips for how to plan the ultimate 48 hours in Alicante.

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Tenerife and Gran Canaria, both located in Spain's Canary Islands, are both warm places to visit in December in Europe. On average, Gran Canaria tends to be slightly hotter than Tenerife during this month.

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