January weather forecast
Alicante, Spain

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The Serra Grossa o San Julian mountain in Alicante, Spain, centrally placed in the city, with a beautiful waterfront
The Serra Grossa o San Julian mountain in Alicante, Spain, centrally placed in the city, with a beautiful waterfront

Weather in January

The year's journey in Alicante, Spain starts with temperate weather. January is cooler compared to subsequent months but characteristically mild. The month is accompanied by more rainfall than February, contributing to its relative humidity of 67%. This month is also marked by a peak average wind speed of 15.2km/h (9.4mph), the highest in the first half of the year. Despite these fluctuations, Alicante remains visually stunning, from sunrise to sunset, an inviting start to the year.

Temperature

Alicante experiences its coldest period in January and February, averaging a high-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Alicante is 67%.

Rainfall

In Alicante, in January, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation. In Alicante, during the entire year, the rain falls for 67.4 days and collects up to 188mm (7.4") of precipitation.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall in Alicante is January. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.1 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 14.5°C (58.1°F).
Note: Being in 14.5°C (58.1°F) waters at 13°C (55.4°F) is discomforting, but anything below 10°C (50°F) can jeopardize breathing and induce cold shock, factoring in physical endurance.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Alicante is 9h and 51min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 18:22 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Alicante is 7.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Alicante is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Alicante?

The coldest months in Alicante are January and February, with an average high-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F).

What is the average January temperature in Alicante?

During January, Alicante experiences an average high-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F) and a low-temperature of 8.3°C (46.9°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Alicante?

The average relative humidity in January in Alicante, Spain, is 67%.

How much does it rain in Alicante in January?

In Alicante, in January, during 5.2 rainfall days, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Alicante?

The month with the most snowfall in Alicante is January, when snow falls for 0.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of snow.

When does it start snowing in Alicante?

January is the first month it typically snows in Alicante. Throughout January, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

How cold is the water in January in Alicante?

In Alicante, in January, the average water temperature is 14.5°C (58.1°F). Swimming in 14.5°C (58.1°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

How many hours of daylight does Alicante have in January?

In Alicante, the average day length in January is 9h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Alicante?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, in Alicante, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 18:22 CET.

How long on average sun shines in January in Alicante?

The average sunshine duration in January in Alicante, Spain, is 7.9h.

How high is the UV index in January in Alicante?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Alicante, Spain

Average temperature in January - Alicante, Spain
  • Average high temperature in January: 14°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (14°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 8.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (8.1°C).

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Average pressure in January
Alicante, Spain

Average pressure in January - Alicante, Spain
  • Average pressure in January: 1020mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Alicante, Spain

Average wind speed in January - Alicante, Spain
  • Average wind speed in January: 15.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and October (10.1km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Alicante, Spain

Average humidity in January - Alicante, Spain
  • Average humidity in January: 67%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September, October and December (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (60%).

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Average rainfall in January
Alicante, Spain

Average rainfall in January - Alicante, Spain
  • Average rainfall in January: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (29mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (4mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Alicante, Spain

Average rainfall days in January - Alicante, Spain
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (9.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Alicante, Spain

Average snowfall in January - Alicante, Spain
  • Average snowfall in January: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Alicante, Spain

Average snowfall days in January - Alicante, Spain
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Alicante, Spain

Average sea temperature in January - Alicante, Spain
  • Average sea temperature in January: 14.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (14.1°C).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Alicante, Spain

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Alicante, Spain
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Alicante, Spain

Average sunshine days in January - Alicante, Spain
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (19.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Alicante, Spain

Average UV index in January - Alicante, Spain
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Alicante, Spain

Average cloud cover in January - Alicante, Spain
  • Average cloud cover in January: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January, March and April (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in January
Alicante, Spain

Average visibility in January - Alicante, Spain
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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