The city of Alicante is located in the southeast of Spain, next to the Mediterranean Sea. The weather is good all year round and April is already a warm month with many things to do in Alicante.
The weather in Alicante in April averages a minimum of 10.9°C (51.62°F) and a maximum of 21.3°C (70.34°F). Most of the days are clear or partly cloudy, as it rains only an average of 4.1 days in the entire month. There is an average of 13.2h of direct and indirect sunlight per day. All this data is based on theAemet page for Alicante (in Spanish) and weather-atlas.com.
Is Alicante a good place to visit in April? Short answer, yes. The weather starts getting bright with a fair amount of light hours (13.2h). Hot days start to be more common as the sea temperature increases rapidly to an average of 16.4°C (61.52°F). Also, most years, Easter happens in April. During the holidays, the city gets busy with people enjoying the celebrations and the good weather.
But first, let’s see how Alicante compares to other cities in April.
How does Alicante’s Weather in April Compare With Other Cities in Spain?
| City | Min Average [°C (°F)] | Max Average [°C (°F)] | Sea Temperature [°C (°F)] | Rain days | Daylight Hours |
| Alicante | 10.9 (51.62) | 21.3 (70.34) | 16.4 (61.52) | 4.1 | 13h 13min |
| Malaga | 11.1 (51.98) | 21.4 (70.52) | 16.8 (62.24) | 4.5 | 13h 9min |
| Lanzarote | 15.7 (60.26) | 23.5 (74.3) | – | 1.3 | 12h 53min |
| Tenerife | 16.5 (61.7) | 22.7 (72.86) | 19.7 (67.46) | 2.4 | 12h 52min |
| Barcelona | 9.1 (48.38) | 17.2 (62.96) | 14.9 (58.82) | 5.8 | 13h 20min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 7.4 (45.32) | 19.8 (67.64) | 15.9 (60.62) | 4.8 | 13h 16min |
The Sea Temperature and Beaches in April
The average sea temperature in April in Alicante is 16.4°C (61.52°F). To compare, the month with the coldest temperature in Alicante is February, averaging 14.1°C (57.38°F). On the other extreme, the hottest average sea temperature happens in August, averaging 26.3°C (79.34°F).
In April, the weather starts to warm up. Traditionally, many locals will have their first season sunbathing at the Santa Faz festivity.
Even though April is not a beach month for most locals, people used to the weather on different latitudes might find it already warm enough. This fact is known to the city hall that prepares Alicante’s beaches for their use by many people. Services such as lifeguards are available during the Easter holidays.
Is Alicante Worth Visiting in April?
Yes. In April, the beaches usually start returning to their seasonal services, such as lifeguards. Many people who are used to colder weather find April warm enough for sunbathing. Lifeguard service dates and hours can vary each year, especially around the Easter holidays, so check local updates close to your travel dates.
In many years, April is the month of the Easter holidays. The festivity is called Semana Santa in Spanish and is celebrated across Spain. The level of local participation varies by city. Alicante has moderate participation, and parts of the city centre may close temporarily to allow parades to pass through.
Be aware that easter is quite an experience in Spain full of parades with music bands, people dressed in special fashions and carrying on their shoulders huge sculptures. It doesn’t necessarily mean that Spain is a very traditional or religious country but the festive traditions are followed by many people even though they might not consider themselves Christians.
If you are planning to go out of the holiday season have in mind some services on the beaches might be shut down again but the beaches themselves remain open for sunbathing and swimming.
What to do in Alicante in April?
Alicante is a vivid city all year around. Here are some ideas on how to enjoy the most of Alicante.
Join A Walking Tour to Get to Know Alicante’s Soul
Tours are an excellent way to get to know a city’s vibe. Alicante’s tour helps you to learn about gastronomy, culture and monuments.
What Else to Do in Alicante in April
- Walk the Santa Faz Pilgrimage
- Get the first sunbathing and swimming of the year
- Enjoy the views from Santa Barbara castle
- Have lunch on one of Alicante’s rooftops
- Visit the Archaeological Museum to learn about Alicante’s history
- Do a boat trip to Tabarca Island
- Enjoy the nightlife in Alicante
- Eat Tapas
- Have Churros with hot chocolate at Valor in La Explanada
- Walk on the Promenade La Explanada de España
- Enjoy walks on the beach
- Make photos of the centenary trees at Canalejas Park
- Enjoy the Easter parades for Semana Santa
The Weather in March and May
And here is more about the weather in Alicante in May and what to do.