COSTA BLANCA CLIMATE

The Costa Blanca has one of the healthiest climates in Europe. The temperature can fluctuate greatly due to the mountains where the weather can change very quickly from valley to valley though the mountains also protect the coast making the sea warm enough to swim in even in the winter months.

December, January and February are normally the coldest months with mixtures of cold nights and enough rainfall to water plants for almost an entire year. Winter days can be very pleasant however and t-shirts and shorts can be the norm during daylight hours and long pants and light jackets for the evening. The weather really starts to warm up during march time where temperatures in the 60’s can compliment beautiful spring days.

Between April and May the temperature rises once more as the nights get a little longer. June really starts to see things hot up as the tourist resorts start to fill up with holidaymakers searching for the sun that they have not really seen in other parts of Europe since last September.

With very hot summers in July and August you will find that many Spanish prefer to go north where it is a little cooler. These are the hottest months and will see the peak of the holiday season with many hotels packed to bursting and the beaches full to capacity. Many tourists try and avoid this season. Not just because of the climate but simply to avoid the crowds.

September on the Costa Blanca will see temperatures drop slightly and more cloudy days become more regular. It is still a very comfortable time to to visit with temperatures in the early to late 70’s. This has to be one of the best times to visit the Costa Blanca with refreshing sea breezes cooling the warm air providing a very pleasant climatic experience. September also brings with it some magnificent sunrise and sunset views with a breathtaking array of light and colour.

October will see the temperature decreasing once more and you may notice a little chill in the air and morning dew on the fresh grass. You may still get the hotter days but a little more cloud and wind are very common and a little evening chill will enable you to sleep very soundly.

November and December can be a real climatic mixture on the Costa Blanca. Don’t be surprised to be swimming in the warm Mediterranean sea one day and huddling in a bar drinking hot chocolate the next. With the odd heavy rainy day and warm to cool breezes the weather is very unpredictable at the best of times.

Recent weather reports have shown that the Costa Blanca is getting hotter with experts predicting more arid and dry summers and milder winters with erratic rainfall. Temperatures are already reaching 45% in the summer and this is due to the fact that Spain has a very close proximity to Africa meaning it is getting hotter much quicker than other parts of Europe.