ClimateAverages

Lorca Climate

Murcia, Spain · population 91,906 · 111 weather stations within 200 km · records 1776 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
22.1°C
Warmest month · July
31.0°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
3.9°C
Typical overnight low

Lorca has an average annual daytime high of 22.1°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is July, when highs typically reach 31.0°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near 3.9°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January14.5°C3.9°CColdest
February15.7°C4.8°C
March17.8°C6.6°C
April19.8°C8.4°C
May24.0°C12.0°C
June27.6°C15.7°C
July31.0°C18.6°CWarmest
August30.9°C19.1°C
September27.8°C16.4°C
October22.5°C12.0°C
November18.1°C7.7°C
December14.9°C4.8°C

Temperature range across the year

2°10°17°25°33°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2023
+2.5°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1809
-1.6°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Lorca getting hotter?

Since 1900, Lorca's average temperature has risen by +2.3°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1776, warming totals +2.3°C.

16.0°16.7°17.5°18.2°18.9°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
February to November

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Lorca?

Lorca's average annual daytime high is 22.1°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is July, with highs averaging 31.0°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging 3.9°C.

What is the warmest month in Lorca?

July is the warmest month in Lorca, with typical daytime highs of 31.0°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Lorca?

2023 is the hottest year on record for Lorca, running +2.5°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Lorca getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Lorca has warmed by roughly +2.3°C.

When is the best time to visit Lorca?

February to November typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.