Our prevailing good weather is yet another reason to visit us any time of year. One of the most characteristic aspects of Murcia is its constant blue skies, and the bright sunlight that permeates the city.
Murcia enjoys a very mild Mediterranean climate, as the close proximity of the sea acts as a heat buffer. Average annual temperatures in Murcia are around 18 °C. Winters are mild, with an average in January of 10.2 °C, and summers are very hot, with an average of 25.7 °C.
Located at the southern limit of the temperate zone, rains are scarce and irregular, and there are also very few overcast days, with more than 2,800 hours of sunshine a year.