Alicante's climate is characterized by mild winters and warm summers. During the winter months, January and February are relatively cool with average temperatures ranging from 11-14°C, while March begins to show warmer trends. Spring brings a gradual increase in temperature, reaching averages of 20-24°C in May and June, marking the start of summer's warmth. Summer itself is hot, especially July and August when temperatures often soar above 40°C, but evenings can still be pleasant. Autumn brings a return to more moderate temperatures, with September being a warm outlier before temperatures drop back down to winter levels by November and December.