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 / 5 °C, 4 rain days63 °F / 41 °F, 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 / 6 °C, 4 rain days66 °F / 43 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Murcia's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.21 °C / 8 °C, 4 rain days70 °F / 46 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Murcia's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.24 °C / 11 °C, 5 rain days75 °F / 52 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Murcia's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.27 °C / 14 °C, 4 rain days81 °F / 57 °F, 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 / 18 °C, 2 rain days90 °F / 64 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat, 35 °C+), Easter week if you want quiet streets.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat, 95 °F+), Easter week if you want quiet streets.34 °C / 21 °C, 1 rain days93 °F / 70 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat, 35 °C+), Easter week if you want quiet streets.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat, 95 °F+), Easter week if you want quiet streets.35 °C / 22 °C, 1 rain days95 °F / 72 °F, 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 / 19 °C, 3 rain days88 °F / 66 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Murcia's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.26 °C / 15 °C, 4 rain days79 °F / 59 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Murcia's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.21 °C / 9 °C, 4 rain days70 °F / 48 °F, 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 / 6 °C, 4 rain days64 °F / 43 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium