The weather in the Costa Blanca region of Spain is mild all year round and is one of the driest areas in the country. The southern part of the Costablanca region below Alicante has the mildest weather, enjoying approximately three hundred days of sunshine annually. The Worth Health Organization has indicated that the weather in this region is one of the healthiest climates in the world, due to the abundant sunshine, milder temperatures in the winter and the lack of extreme weather fluctuations.
The summer is the most popular vacation time in this region. This season’s hot, dry weather is perfect for enjoying the beach and outdoor activities, such as golf which is a popular vacation activity. There is very little rain during the summer and temperatures of 90 degrees Fahrenheit are very common. The temperature may fall somewhat toward the evening, but it does not get cold.
The Costa Blanca region experiences rain more in the autumn than any other season. Its rainfall is from two sources, the cold air from the north and the Atlantic airflow. The cold air from the north reaches the higher temperatures of the nearby Mediterranean Sea and increases the movement of air, leading to heavy rainfall. With such rains, flooding is possible. November is the wettest month of the year for this region, with some rainfall likely in the early part of both the spring and autumn. There is not as much rain in the spring as there is in the autumn, but it does experience some rainfall. Daytime temperatures range from 20 to 27 degrees Celsius and temperatures at night range between 16 to 20 degrees Celsius. In the sprig, the white almond blossoms are in bloom and which are, actually, what gave this region the name Costa Blanca contrary to what many believe to have stemmed from the beaches.
Winter is very mild with average temperatures ranging from 8 degrees Celsius to the not uncommon temperature in the low 60s. The temperatures in this region of Spain are more comfortable than any other European area. With such comfortable temperatures, those in the warmer areas still use the beaches but, generally, the entire region is comfortable enough that you can spend time outside. The beautiful winter climate has been led to an increase in the number of retired people visiting the area during the winter seasons. Many from Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland and Austria have relocated to the region, though some only spend the winters in the region’s warmer weather to avoid the colder winter weather back home.
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