A bright and sunny start to the week: Alicante weather forecast March 16-19

Mostly clear skies and mild temperatures are expected across Alicante province, and only a little cloud later in the week

The weather held out nicely for the St Patrick's Day celebrations in Cabo Roig over the weekend. While it was cooler and breezy at times, it was also bright and sunny for much of the day. The good news is that the sunshine looks set to continue across the Alicante province. Monday and Tuesday should bring plenty of sunshine and fairly calm conditions. As the week goes on, however, clouds are expected to increase gradually and there is even a small chance of some light rain along the coast by Thursday.

Monday March 16

Monday should bring a fairly bright start to the week, with mostly clear skies across the province. It may feel a little cooler first thing in the morning, as overnight temperatures dip slightly. During the day, however, temperatures will climb again, particularly in the northern half of the province. Winds will remain light from the west, with gentle sea breezes developing along the coast around the middle of the day.

Tuesday March 17

Tuesday continues the settled spell with little cloud expected and plenty of sunshine across Alicante province. Temperatures will rise slightly again, making it a pleasantly mild day overall. Winds will stay light and variable, with a light southerly breeze becoming more noticeable around midday.

Wednesday March 18

Wednesday should remain mostly bright, although some cloud is expected to move in during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures will stay fairly similar, while daytime highs along parts of the central coast may dip slightly compared to Tuesday. Winds will remain light and variable early on before turning easterly during the day.

Thursday March 19

Thursday may begin with some cloud and the possibility of mist or fog in places, particularly early in the day. Skies should gradually clear later in the afternoon, although there is a chance of some light rain along coastal areas. Temperatures will rise slightly overnight but daytime highs may fall a little, especially in inland northern areas, as winds become a little stronger around the middle of the day.

All in all, it should be a pleasant, spring-like week across Alicante, a welcome break from the wet and windy weather of late. The first few days should feel warm and sunny, making it a great time for a walk along the coast or having a coffee and a tostada in the morning sun.

Minimum and maximum temperatures in Alicante

• Monday March 16: Min 4ºC, Max 19ºC
• Tuesday March 17: Min 6ºC, Max 21ºC
• Wednesday March 18: Min 6ºC, Max 20ºC
• Thursday March 19: Min 7ºC, Max 18ºC

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