What is the current water temperature in Alicante?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Alicante?

As of now, in Alicante, the water temperature is 17.48°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Alicante

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Alicante. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

63.5

°F

May 1, 03:16

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

63.1°F

Tomorrow:

63.7°F

Sunrise:

07:05

Sunset:

20:54

Day Length:

13 h. 49 min.

Alicante in May

Minimum:

57.9°F

Average:

60.0°F

Maximum:

61.9°F

Sea water temperature in Alicante today

As of now, in Alicante, the water temperature is 63.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is about the same as the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 62.3°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 64.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 63.7°F, while the maximum might reach 65.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Alicante

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 17	63.2°F	62.2°F	61.4°F
Apr 18	64.0°F	62.5°F	61.7°F
Apr 19	63.1°F	62.9°F	62.0°F
Apr 20	63.5°F	62.8°F	62.0°F
Apr 21	63.4°F	63.0°F	61.8°F
Apr 22	62.9°F	63.4°F	61.6°F
Apr 23	63.1°F	64.0°F	61.8°F
Apr 24	63.4°F	64.4°F	62.2°F
Apr 25	63.6°F	65.4°F	62.2°F
Apr 26	63.5°F	65.8°F	62.4°F
Apr 27	63.4°F	65.2°F	62.5°F
Apr 28	63.3°F	64.3°F	62.6°F
Apr 29	63.0°F	64.3°F	62.7°F
Apr 30	63.1°F	64.5°F	63.0°F
May 1	63.5°F	65.6°F	63.4°F
May 2	63.7°F	67.2°F	63.6°F
May 3	63.8°F	67.0°F	63.7°F
May 4	64.3°F	68.0°F	64.2°F
May 5	64.4°F	68.5°F	64.3°F
May 6	64.6°F	68.3°F	64.5°F
May 7	65.2°F	69.4°F	65.2°F
May 8	65.4°F	68.9°F	65.3°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Alicante by month

In Alicante, the months July through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 123 swimming days.

The warmest water in Alicante was recorded on August 23, 2023, reaching a 85.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 12, 2015, dipping to 55.7°F. The average readings by season are 59.5°F in Winter, 62.1°F in Spring, 77.9°F in Summer, and 72.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Villajoyosa	62.8°F	17mi
Guardamar del Segura	63.4°F	20mi
Benidorm	62.8°F	23mi
Torrevieja	63.4°F	28mi
Altea	62.9°F	29mi
San Pedro del Pinatar	64.2°F	39mi
Miramar	62.2°F	46mi
Cartagena	63.7°F	58mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Alicante