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 17.7°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.

63.9

°F

May 9, 18:01

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

63.5°F

Tomorrow:

64.2°F

Sunrise:

06:56

Sunset:

21:01

Day Length:

14 h. 5 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 63.9°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 1.8°F lower than 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 69.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 64.2°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. 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 64.2°F, while the maximum might reach 64.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Alicante

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
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	62.8°F	67.2°F	63.6°F
May 3	62.7°F	67.0°F	63.6°F
May 4	62.9°F	68.0°F	64.1°F
May 5	62.9°F	68.5°F	64.2°F
May 6	63.7°F	68.3°F	64.5°F
May 7	63.4°F	69.4°F	65.0°F
May 8	63.5°F	68.9°F	65.2°F
May 9	63.9°F	69.4°F	65.7°F
May 10	64.2°F	69.2°F	66.0°F
May 11	64.4°F	69.5°F	66.2°F
May 12	64.7°F	69.2°F	66.5°F
May 13	64.6°F	69.2°F	66.4°F
May 14	64.6°F	69.0°F	66.4°F
May 15	64.7°F	69.0°F	66.5°F
May 16	64.8°F	68.9°F	66.6°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	63.6°F	17mi
Guardamar del Segura	63.9°F	20mi
Benidorm	63.5°F	23mi
Torrevieja	63.8°F	28mi
Altea	63.4°F	29mi
San Pedro del Pinatar	65.4°F	39mi
Miramar	63.6°F	46mi
Cartagena	64.1°F	58mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Alicante