| No matter what the season, Murcia is always a | | | | spring. |
| wonderful place to visit. Like all of the cities along | | | | What do you pack for your trip to Murcia? One |
| the Costa Blanca, the weather is relatively mild all | | | | thing for sure, don't leave your bathing suit home. |
| year round. Special natural blessings help to keep | | | | The sun is almost always out, so you will also |
| the average temperature of the Costa Blanca | | | | want a light cover up for on the beach. |
| around 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 Celsius). These | | | | Pack a light jacket for almost any time of year, |
| blessings include the warm ocean breezes crossing | | | | and then add a few layers if you are traveling in |
| the Mediterranean from Africa and mountains to | | | | fall or winter. |
| the west that protect the area from the cold air | | | | Don't forget about the consistent sunshine, it's a |
| of the rest of Europe. | | | | blessing on vacation, but you do have to be |
| The temperatures drop a little during the winter | | | | careful of your skin. Wear a hat with a brim, as |
| months, but still stay at a temperate 50 degrees | | | | well as sunscreen. |
| Fahrenheit, 10 Celsius. Warm enough to golf, hike | | | | Since there is so much to see and do in Murcia, |
| or do many other outdoor activities. A light | | | | you will want to have a pair of comfortable |
| sweater is all you will need during the day, and a | | | | walking shoes along on your trip. The city is made |
| jacket at night when it gets a little cooler. | | | | for walking and sightseeing, and you can always |
| The fall is one of the most times for Murcia | | | | take your shoes off for those long jaunts along |
| weather. Many tourists are gone, so you can | | | | the beach. If you forget any of these items, don't |
| enjoy the sights and attractions without the | | | | let it bother you. There are many lovely shops in |
| crowds, but still be comfortable with | | | | the downtown area where you can buy your |
| temperatures in the 75 degree range (24 Celsius). | | | | essentials reasonably. |
| Even the water is kind enough to stay warm so | | | | What not to pack? An umbrella! The average |
| late season vacationers can still swim. | | | | rainfall in Murcia is a paltry 3 cm a month. You |
| You will decide that there is no bad time to visit | | | | may get as much as 6 cm in the fall or winter, |
| Murcia and the Alicante. You can't ask for more | | | | but just duck into a museum if you hit a rainy |
| than predictable, consistent weather ranging from | | | | day. |
| 50 degrees in the winter to 75 degrees in the | | | | |