Murcia, Spain Climate & Monthly Averages
Murcia has a semi-arid climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 94° by day; January is the coldest at 62°.
Sunshine is a defining feature of Murcia's climate
Murcia runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 3 mm (0.1 in) while the wet season peaks in March at 2.7 inches (68 mm). Highs range from 62°F (17°C) to 94°F (35°C).
How sun, temperature and rain fit together
July is the warm end of the year, averaging 94°F (35°C) by day and 71°F (22°C) overnight. January is the coolest month, with highs of 62°F (17°C) and lows near 43°F (6°C). Average highs hold at or above 30°C for 3 months of the year, June through August being the unbroken run.
Days and nights are about 11°C apart on average - wider than roughly 85% of the cities we track. Relative humidity averages 63% across the year, drier than about 82% of the cities we track. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 112°F (44°C) and bottoms at 29°F (-2°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.
More climate facts for Murcia
- Hottest month: July - highs near 94°F (35°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 62°F (17°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 112°F (44°C) high · 29°F (-2°C) low
- Wettest month: March (8 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid
- Annual swing: 17°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 11°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 3
- Average humidity: 63%
The most comfortable sunny-weather window
Best time to visit Murcia
Aim for January to May and October if you get the choice: temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it, and highs average 71°F (22°C) against roughly 5 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
What to pack
Pack for Murcia with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection. Even in July, lows of 71°F (22°C) make an extra layer worth the space.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62° | 43° | 4 | 1.3 in | 8.4 h/day | 9.8 h | 12% | 65% |
| February | 65° | 46° | 3 | 0.5 in | 9.1 h/day | 10.7 h | 11% | 63% |
| March | 69° | 48° | 8 | 2.7 in | 9.5 h/day | 11.8 h | 25% | 62% |
| April | 72° | 52° | 7 | 1.9 in | 10.6 h/day | 13.1 h | 23% | 62% |
| May | 80° | 58° | 5 | 1.1 in | 12.6 h/day | 14.2 h | 15% | 58% |
| June | 88° | 65° | 3 | 0.7 in | 13.3 h/day | 14.8 h | 10% | 55% |
| July | 94° | 71° | 1 | 0.1 in | 13.6 h/day | 14.5 h | 2% | 57% |
| August | 94° | 72° | 2 | 0.6 in | 12.3 h/day | 13.6 h | 6% | 60% |
| September | 85° | 66° | 6 | 2.5 in | 10.7 h/day | 12.4 h | 21% | 67% |
| October | 79° | 59° | 5 | 1.6 in | 9.2 h/day | 11.1 h | 17% | 70% |
| November | 69° | 51° | 5 | 1.2 in | 8.7 h/day | 10.1 h | 17% | 67% |
| December | 64° | 46° | 3 | 0.9 in | 8.0 h/day | 9.5 h | 10% | 70% |
Murcia month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Murcia's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 8.4 h
- Daylight
- 9.8 h
February
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 9.1 h
- Daylight
- 10.7 h
March
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 9.5 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
April
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 10.6 h
- Daylight
- 13.1 h
May
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 12.6 h
- Daylight
- 14.2 h
June
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 13.3 h
- Daylight
- 14.8 h
July
- Rain
- 1 day
- Sunshine
- 13.6 h
- Daylight
- 14.5 h
August
- Rain
- 2 days
- Sunshine
- 12.3 h
- Daylight
- 13.6 h
September
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 10.7 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 9.2 h
- Daylight
- 11.1 h
November
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 8.7 h
- Daylight
- 10.1 h
December
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 8.0 h
- Daylight
- 9.5 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Murcia's coolest part of the year: January, December, February.
Seasonal weather under Murcia's sunnier skies
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, Murcia brings comfortable warmth: 74°F (23°C) by day, 53°F (11°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.9 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Murcia is punishingly hot, with daytime highs averaging 92°F (33°C) and nights around 69°F (21°C); precipitation is sparse, near 1.4 inches (35 mm) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 13.1 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall is mild and warm here - highs near 78°F (25°C), nights near 59°F (15°C), and rain comes on about 17 days over the three months.
Winter (December through February)
Winter is mild here - highs near 64°F (18°C), nights near 45°F (7°C), and rain comes on about 10 days over the three months.
How unusual is Murcia?
- Rain or snow reaches the ground on 51 days a year - fewer wet days than all but 9% of the 3496 cities we track.
- Annual precipitation is 15.1 inches (382 mm) - drier than all but 11% of the 3496 cities we track.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Murcia temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.