AI-generatedMurcia at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,980 h
- Rain a year
- 265 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 53 m
Climate in Murcia
Murcia has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year, Murcia is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
08:1219:29
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:55–08:47 · evening 18:53–19:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:45–07:55 · evening 19:45–19:55
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Murcia in October?
In October, Murcia is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Murcia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 17 min08:12 – 19:29
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %96 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Murcia
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.0 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Murcia, 62 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Murcia
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Murcia: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Murcia has about 5 rainy days with 31 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Murcia
How breezy and how cloudy Murcia is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Murcia typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 44 % of the sky over Murcia: mostly sunny, with about 7.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Murcia
How often the day gets hot in Murcia (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Murcia has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Murcia
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 29 days a year, mostly in August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 82 | 16° | 5° | 6.2 h | 4 | 26 |
| FebruaryFeb | 93 | 18° | 6° | 6.8 h | 4 | 16 |
| MarchMar | 91 | 21° | 8° | 7.0 h | 5 | 35 |
| AprilApr | 98 | 23° | 10° | 8.5 h | 4 | 27 |
| MayMay | 100 | 27° | 14° | 9.6 h | 3 | 23 |
| JuneJun | 71 | 32° | 18° | 11.1 h | 1 | 5 |
| JulyJul | 56 | 34° | 21° | 11.5 h | 0 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 56 | 34° | 21° | 10.3 h | 1 | 6 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 30° | 18° | 7.9 h | 4 | 38 |
| OctoberOct | 92 | 26° | 14° | 7.0 h | 5 | 31 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 20° | 9° | 6.2 h | 5 | 33 |
| DecemberDec | 82 | 17° | 6° | 5.7 h | 4 | 25 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
37.99° N, 1.13° W · 53 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Murcia
The best time to visit Murcia is from February to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is September with 38 mm of precipitation.
Murcia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Murcia in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 21–27 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Murcia in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 32–34 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Murcia in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–30 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Murcia in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 16–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
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May has the better holiday weather in Murcia: score 100 against 92. In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. May has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 92 | 100better |
| Day high | 26° | 27° |
| Night low | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 9.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 31 mm | 23 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Murcia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
82January16° · 6 h
In January, Murcia is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Murcia.
Murcia in January93February18° · 7 h
In February, Murcia is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Murcia.
Murcia in February91March21° · 7 h
In March, Murcia is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Murcia.
Murcia in March98April23° · 9 h
In April, Murcia is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Murcia.
Murcia in April100May27° · 10 h
In May, Murcia is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Murcia.
Murcia in May71June32° · 11 h
In June, Murcia is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Murcia.
Murcia in June56July34° · 12 h
In July, Murcia is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Murcia.
Murcia in July56August34° · 10 h
In August, Murcia is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Murcia.
Murcia in August79September30° · 8 h
In September, Murcia is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 38 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Murcia.
Murcia in September92October26° · 7 h
In October, Murcia is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Murcia.
Murcia in October88November20° · 6 h
In November, Murcia is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Murcia.
Murcia in November82December17° · 6 h
In December, Murcia is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Murcia.
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Murcia vs. Torrevieja
In October the holiday weather in Murcia and Torrevieja is about equally good (score 92 vs. 91). During the day Torrevieja is 1 °C cooler than Murcia.
| in October | Murcia | Torrevieja |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 92 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | – | 22° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Feb – May, Oct – Nov | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Murcia ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Cartagena23°22°93
- 3Elche24°93
- 4Almería23°21°93
- 5MurciaThis page26°92
- 6Castellón de la Plana23°22°90
- 7Córdoba26°90
- 8Granada22°88
Planning a trip to Murcia
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Murcia in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Murcia has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 56).
- 96
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 56
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 92
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 82
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 20 min
- Distance
- 1,500 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Murcia
When is the best time to visit Murcia?
The best time to visit Murcia is from February to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Murcia?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Murcia?
The wettest month is September with 38 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Murcia get?
Murcia gets around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Murcia in?
Murcia uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Murcia?
A nonstop flight from London to Murcia takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,500 km.
Which school holidays are best for Murcia?
Murcia has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 56). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 96, May half-term 94, Summer holidays 56, October half-term 92, Christmas holidays 82.
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