Alicante Weather: Cloudy Sunday With Occasional Storms and a Coastal ”Tropical Night”
- When: Sunday,21 September
- Main forecast: Cloudy skies with occasional showers and chance of thunderstorms at midday and early afternoon
- Temperatures: Slight rise in daytime highs – summer-like values on coast and inland; nighttime lows unchanged
- Heat watch: “Tropical night” expected along the Alicante coast and much of the vega Baja (night minima not dropping below 20°C)
- Wind: Generally light,variable directions; moderate southwest intervals in the afternoon in some areas
- source: State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) and the Valencian Extremes Temperature Surveillance System
As the region moves out of the most stable late-summer pattern,the province of Alicante will wake to cloudy skies on Sunday with a important chance of showers – locally accompanied by thunderstorms during the central hours of the day. according to the State Meteorological agency (Aemet), instability will be greater than in recent days but any precipitation is expected to remain occasional and very localized.
Overview: What to expect across the province
Aemet and regional monitoring systems indicate:
- Cloudy to very cloudy skies in the morning, with showers and a risk of storms around midday and early afternoon.
- Daytime temperatures will edge up slightly, returning to summer-like maxima both inland and along the coast.
- Night minima remain similar to Saturday, but coastal zones and much of the Vega Baja will experience a “tropical night” (nocturnal lows ≥ 20°C).
- winds will be generally light: west component in the morning and intermittent southwest in the later part of the day.
City-by-city snapshot
| City | Min / Max | precipitation Chance | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alicante (city) | 21°C / 32°C (feels up to 34°C) | ~75% morning/midday | Showers with occasional storms; calmer late |
| Elche | 20°C / 33°C | ~65% morning | Cloudier midday; more stable afternoon |
| Benidorm | 21°C / 28°C (feels up to 31°C) | 55% → 35% → 10% | Less unstable than inland; variable winds |
| Torrevieja | 22°C / 31°C (feels up to 34°C) | 50-60% morning/midday | Humid; storms fade by evening |
| Orihuela | 20°C / 33°C | ~80% midday | High probability of showers in Vega Baja |
Detailed notes for some areas
Alicante (city)
Expect a cloudy start with weak rain that could intensify around midday into occasional thunderstorms. By the afternoon skies should clear a little and it will feel slightly fresher – but daytime highs near 32°C (heat index up to 34°C) will keep the summer feel. Gusts will be light, changing direction through the day.
Elche and Vega Baja
Elche will see clouds and persistent light rain through much of the day, especially mid-morning to early afternoon. The Vega Baja region is highlighted for tropical night conditions: coastal and lowland areas likely won’t fall below 20°C overnight, increasing humidity and nocturnal discomfort.
Benidorm and coastal towns
Coastal resorts like Benidorm and Dénia will be cloudier than recent days with moderate morning rain chances that taper off by late afternoon. Humidity will push feels-like temperatures up despite slightly lower maximum thermometers.
Practical advice
- Carry an umbrella or light rain jacket if you plan to be out midday – showers and isolated storms are possible.
- Coastal residents and visitors: expect humid nights. If you’re sensitive to heat, use fans or air-conditioning when possible.
- Outdoor events scheduled for midday/early afternoon could be interrupted by brief thunderstorms. Consider flexible timing.
- Monitor local Aemet updates if you live in or travel to inland valleys and the Vega baja, where precipitation chances are higher.
Short-term outlook
The instability is expected to be mainly a one-day feature,with showers and storms confined to the central hours and diminishing by evening. Temperatures will trend slightly upward during daytime, though nighttime humidity will keep the coast feeling warm.
Credits and source
- Original forecast summary by Información (based on Aemet and regional monitoring): https://www.informacion.es/alicante/2025/09/21/tiempo-alicante-prevision-domingo-lluvias-tormentas-dv-loc-112687681.html