UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Alicante, Spain 
will be up to 7.8, indicating a high level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-09
With Alicante's UV index reaching 7.8, protect your skin from harm by staying in shade, wearing protective clothing, and applying SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV rays are strongest.
The UV index in Alicante is usually high, especially during summer months, often reaching levels of 8 to 11, which are considered very strong to extreme. This means the sun's rays are very powerful there.
Alicante has hot, dry summers and mild winters. Summer temperatures often rise above 30°C (86°F), while winters are usually around 10-15°C (50-59°F). Rain mostly falls in autumn and spring, with very little in summer.
Compared to other parts of Spain, Alicante is warmer and sunnier, especially than northern regions. Neighboring Mediterranean countries like Italy and Greece have similar weather, but Alicante is generally drier and experiences fewer rainy days.
See the UV index hour by hour for Alicante, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.