Alicante weather in December
Alicante in December averages 13°C (55°F), 23 mm of rain and 5.5 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Alicante, December is the third coldest, the sixth wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 13°C (55°F)
7–18°C · 45–64°F
- Rainfall
- 23 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 5.5 h
hours per day
What is Alicante like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Alicante in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 7°C (45°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Alicante is 2.8°C cooler than November and 11 mm drier than it, which averages 15°C (60°F).
December in Alicante is 0.8°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 12°C (53°F).
Daylight in Alicante in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 31 minutes in Alicante, rising about 08:11 and setting about 17:42 local time.
No month in Alicante has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Alicante
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Alicante weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 53°F | 21 mm |
| February | 12°C / 54°F | 18 mm |
| March | 14°C / 58°F | 25 mm |
| April | 17°C / 62°F | 34 mm |
| May | 20°C / 67°F | 21 mm |
| June | 23°C / 74°F | 8 mm |
| July | 26°C / 78°F | 3 mm |
| August | 26°C / 80°F | 12 mm |
| September | 24°C / 74°F | 52 mm |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 32 mm |
| November | 15°C / 60°F | 34 mm |
| December | 13°C / 55°F | 23 mm |
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FAQs about Alicante in December
December climate averages for Alicante, 1991–2020.
Alicante averages 13°C (55°F) in December, ranging from about 7°C (45°F) at night to 18°C (64°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 23 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 13°C (55°F) against 12°C (53°F) in January — 0.8°C warmer.
December is 2.8°C cooler than November, and 11 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.5 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 31 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Alicante.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 08:11 and sunset about 17:42 local time. Both shift across the month.
