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The Costa Blanca has long been associated with Winter Sun climbing when virtually everywhere
else is too cold or wet. The optimum time to visit is November through to April and many have
spent a happy Christmas here in perfect temperatures, under clear blue skies and with cheap
flights and accommodation as an added bonus. Having said that the winter months can also have
periods of cold and unsettled weather (the autumnal Gota Fria is the best known of these) with
occasional periods of very heavy rain that fill the usually-dry rivers and can even deposit snow on
the summits. More usually it will be sunny and settled with cool nights and fresh days with climbing
in the sun a complete pleasure.
Average Temp ˚C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Alicante (maximum)
17 18 20 21 23 27 30 31 29 25 20 18
Alicante (minimum)
7 8 9 11 13 18 20 21 19 15 11 8
The spring and autumn months of May and October can be hot and you will probably have to
confine your climbing activities to the morning and evening, or seek shady crags. You may be lucky
to get periods of cooler weather, but that might also bring rain with it. Overall though these months
are still well worth considering.
Hours sun / day Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Alicante (average)
6 7 7 8 10 11 11 11 8 7 6 6
From June to September the chances are it will be in the 30s or higher and dawn starts and
seeking shade will be the only real options. It is also busy and expensive so is best avoided.
Rain days / month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Alicante (average)
8 6 7 7 7 4 2 3 7 8 7 8
Murcia
Alicante Benidorm Calp
Xaló
Gandía
18
Costa Blanca Logistics
When to Go
When not to go. Calp beach in September (32 degrees). Photo: Chris Craggs