Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 29mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
29mm
Sun
9h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
62
Good
Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Drier
Rainfall averages 29mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Alicante, Spain with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May23°C average high
May is close to Alicante's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May29mm average rain
May sits near Alicante's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to September and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May9 hours average sun
May is brighter than Alicante's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
May19°C average sea
May is close to Alicante's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
May62 weather score
May sits close to Alicante's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.