Normal weather for Alicante in January
It's cool to moderate in January in Alicante with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 10°C.
In January, there is an average of 34 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The water temperature at Alicante is 16°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Alicante. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Alicante in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
18°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
21°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
15°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
34 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 9 days | |
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Start of January
The month of January starts in Alicante with mild temperatures, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights close to 8°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 17°C, with nights close to 7°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Alicante will be around 19°C, with nights close to 9°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
Temperature records
With 29°C, Alicante hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 0°C to a high of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Alicante
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Alicante, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Alicante
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Alicante, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 5 days of rain in Alicante.
Daily UV Index in January in Alicante
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Alicante, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Alicante Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Alicante, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Alicante Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Alicante, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Alicante
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Average Weather in Alicante by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Alicante. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
