The weather in May in Alicante
It's warm in May in Alicante with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 18°C.
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Alicante. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Alicante, Spain. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 38°C in 2015, Alicante reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 20°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Alicante is 21°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 25 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in May for Alicante
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Alicante. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
Alicante | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 25°C | 22°C |
Max. temperature | 27°C | 28°C |
Min. temperature | 14°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 25 mm | 105 mm |
Rainy days | 5 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Alicante with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 15°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 25°C, with nights around 16°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Alicante is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Alicante, Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Alicante
Temperature in May in Alicante over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Alicante, Spain. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Alicante
Total precipitation in May in Alicante over the years
Daily UV index in May in Alicante
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May 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.
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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.