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 15.35°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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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.

59.6

°F

January 8, 02:30

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

59.7°F

Tomorrow:

59.5°F

Sunrise:

08:19

Sunset:

17:58

Day Length:

9 h. 39 min.

Alicante in January

Minimum:

58.5°F

Average:

60.2°F

Maximum:

62.2°F

Sea water temperature in Alicante today

As of now, in Alicante, the water temperature is 59.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is about the same as the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. 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 61.3°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 57.8°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 59.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Alicante

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	60.5°F	60.2°F	60.2°F
Jan 2	60.2°F	60.1°F	60.1°F
Jan 3	60.0°F	60.5°F	60.1°F
Jan 4	59.9°F	60.4°F	60.0°F
Jan 5	59.8°F	60.4°F	60.0°F
Jan 6	59.6°F	60.1°F	59.8°F
Jan 7	59.7°F	59.7°F	59.6°F
Jan 8	59.6°F	59.7°F	59.6°F
Jan 9	59.5°F	59.5°F	59.5°F
Jan 10	59.5°F	59.5°F	59.4°F
Jan 11	59.4°F	59.4°F	59.3°F
Jan 12	59.2°F	59.4°F	59.1°F
Jan 13	59.0°F	58.9°F	59.0°F
Jan 14	58.9°F	58.8°F	58.9°F
Jan 15	58.8°F	58.9°F	58.8°F
Dec 25	61.2°F	60.4°F	60.6°F
Dec 26	61.0°F	60.7°F	60.5°F
Dec 27	60.9°F	60.6°F	60.4°F
Dec 28	60.5°F	60.4°F	60.4°F
Dec 29	60.5°F	60.6°F	60.3°F
Dec 30	60.7°F	60.5°F	60.3°F
Dec 31	60.5°F	60.3°F	60.2°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 June 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 March 4, 2023, dipping to 56.4°F. The average readings by season are 59.5°F in Winter, 62.3°F in Spring, 78.2°F in Summer, and 72.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Villajoyosa	59.6°F	17mi
Guardamar del Segura	59.7°F	20mi
Benidorm	59.7°F	23mi
Torrevieja	59.8°F	28mi
Altea	59.7°F	29mi
San Pedro del Pinatar	59.7°F	39mi
Miramar	58.4°F	46mi
Cartagena	60.5°F	58mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Alicante