| Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, it is always the | | | | morning hours then retreat to the cool ocean |
| perfect season to visit Murcia. The weather in | | | | waters for the rest of the day. Once the sun |
| Murcia is like that of other cities along the Costa | | | | sets about 8 p.m. it will once again be a good time |
| Blanca. It's all about location, actually. It is no | | | | to walk the city streets or dine out. |
| wonder these cities in this Mediterranean region | | | | Festive Fall |
| were so desirable and are still today. It is because | | | | Fall is when school starts again and the city once |
| the light ocean breezes keep things temperate | | | | again transforms back into a pleasant, mild spot |
| and it's as if the mountains to the west offer | | | | for late season vacationers. Temperatures will |
| protection from any type of uninvited weather | | | | return to a pleasing 24 degrees Celsius (75F). |
| pattern. The average temperature throughout the | | | | Water temperatures remain warm enough to |
| year is 18 degrees Celsius (65F). | | | | enjoy swimming in the ocean any time of year. |
| Winter Wonderland | | | | In short, there is not bad time to visit Murcia. The |
| Winter, generally the months of December and | | | | Murcia weather is predictable and consistent. It is |
| January, is the coolest with temperatures about | | | | safe to say, it is a great day in Murcia, no matter |
| 10 degrees Celsius (50F). This is a great time to | | | | what day you are talking about. |
| take in outdoor hiking or even golf. You can dress | | | | Packing for Anytime of Year |
| comfortably in light sweaters but be sure to bring | | | | There are some basic staples you will want to put |
| at least a light jacket for evenings when the | | | | in your suitcase no matter what time of year or |
| ocean breeze cools things off further. | | | | what kind of weather you expect in Murcia. Swim |
| Spring Fling | | | | gear goes without saying, but you will also want |
| Spring warms up a bit and makes for a great | | | | to have a light weight cover up when the |
| beginning to the true tourist season. The weather | | | | summer sun gets too hot for skin to bear. |
| is warm enough for swimming and all kinds of | | | | A lightweight jacket is sufficient for anytime of |
| outdoor dining experiences without being the peak | | | | year, but in the winter months you may want to |
| of tour time. Students with Spring fever begin to | | | | bring one loose fitting enough to layer your |
| emerge, but will soon be departing to their | | | | clothing with a light sweater under the jacket. |
| summer homes. | | | | A wide-brimmed hat will protect your skin from |
| Sizzlin' Summer | | | | the summer sun and heat as well. Of course, |
| With the introduction of more tourists and the | | | | anything you forget can be purchased at any |
| exit of full-time students, the city changes as | | | | number of shops downtown and at reasonable |
| dramatically as the climate. It can really heat up in | | | | prices. |
| the summer reaching about 40 degrees Celsius | | | | For an enjoyable visit during any time of year, |
| (104F)! The ocean breezes keep the shore | | | | you should bring comfortable walking shoes or |
| pleasant enough, but the inner city, located about | | | | sandals. The city lends itself to a walking tour and |
| 45 km away, doesn't usually benefit from ocean | | | | the long beaches cry out for barefoot excursions. |
| winds. The buildings and pavement can make it | | | | One thing you probably won't need to pack is an |
| unpleasant for walking, and many older buildings | | | | umbrella! The rainfall averages just 3 cm per |
| are not equipped with air conditioning. Summer, | | | | month, with the heaviest peaks in late fall and |
| however, is the perfect time to just relax at the | | | | early winter where you may get 6 cm per |
| beach. You can plan your activities that require | | | | month. |
| exertion (golf, hiking, sight seeing) for the early | | | | |