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Sunrise 07:49
Sunset 17:43
Sunrise 07:49
Sunset 17:43
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Updated at 10:01 GMT
Sunrise 07:49
Sunset 17:43
Temp feels like:
19ºC (67 ºF)
Length of day:
09h 54m
Pressure:
30" (1016 hpa)
Visibility:
6 miles (10 km)
Wind speed:
22 km/h
Located on the coast of Costa Blanca;; Calpe enjoys a favourable climate with more than 2800 hours of sunshine per year and an average annual temperature of 20°C.
Because of this towns exquisite weather Calpe is one of Spainâs most admired tourist destinations for travellers who love a scene of 325 sunny days a year. Many tourists are also choosing to migrate to Calpe given its outstanding conditions all-year round.
The climate in Calpe is one of the mildest on the Costa Blanca due to its position surrounded by mountains which protect the town from the strong north winds. Temperatures range from a low of about 6°C in the winter to highs reaching 40°C in the summer months
A typical vacation in Spain consists of long hot summers and temperate winters, with Calpe remaining a admired Mediterranean destination for guests seeking fun in the sun whether itâs summer or winter. Calpe and many regions of the Costa Blanca is regarded as by the World Health Organisation to be one of the healthiest places in the world to live, with the region as a desired location for retirement, and a pleasant place to spend time for those suffering with a variety of ailments, such as arthritis.
Summer
The weather in summer in Calpe is characteristically hot with very little to no precipitation at all. Summer climates in Calpe will range mostly between 25°C to 35°C during the day and are not likely to drop below 21°C during nightfall. Even though there is at least ten hours of sunshine a day during summer, Calpe conveniently on most days will more than likely experience cooling sea breezes and temperatures rarely below 15°C. Because of Calpe's low humidity itâs not likely the temperature will feel as high as it really is. However this should make travellers to the town cautious to always slip, slop, slap especially on the beaches. Given that the summer months are guaranteed to be hot and sunny, with temperatures known to reach as high as 40°C in July and August. Many locals and tourists alike choose to stay indoors during the afternoons, when the sun is at its strongest.
For those in search of a milder climate, the autumn is an ideal time to visit, when the average temperature is 25°C and the region still receives seven to nine hours of sunshine a day.
In spring, the temperatures are a little lower, ranging from 21°C to 24°C and it is during this period that the Calpe can sometimes see some rainfall - usually between March and May when precipitation averages at 135mm.
Winter
With temperatures dipping to a pleasant 17°C, winter in Calpe is naturally very mild compared to northern Europe. Most winter days in Calpe are clear and sunny and the temperatures can vary significantly. One day the climate can be 20°C making it suitable for shorts and t-shirts yet the next could be enough for one to stay indoors when the temperature falls to a chilly 6°C. With November being its wettest month, even a typical winter in Calpe will not see much rain. The exception is when Calpe experiences a 'Gota Fria' - this occurs when the climate drops dramatically leading to extensive rainfall and flooding. The Gota Fria also produces vast waves and high tides which will often spoil Calpe's beautiful beaches.