When to go · Murcia
Murcia, month by month
The best months for Murcia: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Spain: Low season on the mainland: cold nights in Madrid, mild sun in Seville and Málaga; the Canaries are at their peak. January sales in the shops.17 °C (63 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 4 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Spain: Almond blossom in the south; Carnival in Cádiz and Santa Cruz de Tenerife fills those cities.19 °C (66 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 4 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Murcia's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.21 °C (70 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 4 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Murcia's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.24 °C (75 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 5 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Murcia's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.27 °C (81 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 4 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Spain: Beach season starts; inland heat builds in the second half. San Juan bonfires on 23 June on the coast.32 °C (90 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat, 35 °C (95 °F)+), Easter week if you want quiet streets.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat, 95 °F (35 °C)+), Easter week if you want quiet streets.34 °C (93 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat, 35 °C (95 °F)+), Easter week if you want quiet streets.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat, 95 °F (35 °C)+), Easter week if you want quiet streets.35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days95 °F (35 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Spain: Sea still warm, crowds thinning after the first week; grape harvest in La Rioja.31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Murcia's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.26 °C (79 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Murcia's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.21 °C (70 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 4 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Spain: Christmas lights and markets; the 6–8 December long weekend (puente) fills hotels. The Christmas lottery on 22 December stops the country for a morning.18 °C (64 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 4 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Murcia, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Apr: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Mar: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Apr: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 4 (better)
Apr: 5
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: High
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Mar: 1
Apr: 1
March: Inside Murcia's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
April: Inside Murcia's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
Murcia: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.