Murcia, Spain
Mar Menor
Mar Menor is a locality in Murcia, Spain, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now18°C
Best timeFeb–Mar · May
Population–
Local time20:44
37.74° N, 0.91° WElevation 27 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 16°
Rain this month38mm
Sea this month22°
Best timeFeb–Mar · May
Best: Feb–Mar · May. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mar Menor at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:22 · 18:1510 h 53 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:06Next holiday7 DecemberConstitution DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Mar · May
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in August
Coolest month7°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
38 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
2 mm of rain
Warmest sea26°C
August
Monuments nearby8+
within 17 km
Weather in Mar Menor
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
18°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 84%
Today25 Oct27°17°
Mon26 Oct27°15°
Tue27 Oct27°13°
Wed28 Oct25°15°0.9 mm
Thu29 Oct25°16°
Fri30 Oct25°13°
Sat31 Oct25°12°
Sun1 Nov24°13°
Mon2 Nov22°13°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov23°12°0.9 mm
When to go to Mar Menor
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 82 | 86 | 87 | 86 | 91 | 82 | 74 | 67 | 70 | 83 | 82 | 84 |
| High | 17° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 25° | 20° | 17° |
| Low | 7° | 8° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 16° | 11° | 8° |
| Rain (mm) | 34 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 34 | 38 | 38 | 26 |
| Wet days | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Sea | 15° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 25° | 22° | 19° | 16° |
What's on in Mar Menor
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Mar Menor
Nature around Mar Menor
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Mar Menor
Earthquakes around Mar Menor
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19504magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record34within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.6Bocairent 3 km →1976 · 118 km
5.2La Isleta del Moro 20 km →2025 · 138 km
5.2Orce 4 km ↙1964 · 141 km
5.1Lorca 4 km ↗2011 · 67 km
Towns and villages around Mar Menor
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Las Casicas1.3 kmLos Martínez2.1 kmLas Gilas2.3 kmLa Puebla3.1 kmLas Carrionas3.3 kmMolino de las Ánimas3.3 kmTorre-Pacheco3.8 kmLos Rocas4.3 kmTorre del Rame4.3 kmLos Camachos4.8 kmLos Cortados4.9 kmFuente Amarga5.2 kmDolores5.2 kmLa Vela5.2 kmLos Alcázares5.3 kmRoda5.5 kmSotos Nuevos5.5 kmLos Pérez de Arriba6 kmLos Conesas6.2 kmCasas del Hondo6.3 kmBernal6.5 kmLos Martínez6.7 kmLos Narejos6.7 kmLa Maraña7.2 kmHortichuela7.4 kmLos Pérez de Abajo7.6 kmLa Palma7.6 kmCasas de las Chicharronas7.6 kmLos Urreas7.7 kmLas Pedreñas7.8 kmLa Estrella7.9 kmLos Celdranes8 kmLa Rambla8.1 kmEl Carmolí8.1 kmPozo Estrecho8.1 kmLos Cachimanes8.1 kmSan Cayetano8.2 kmLos Tropeles8.4 kmLos Buenos8.5 kmLos Balanzas8.5 kmPozo-Aledo8.5 kmLos Isidoros8.5 kmLos Caños8.6 kmCampo Bajo8.8 kmLos Beatos9 kmLos Sánchez9 kmLa Aparecida9 kmLo Tacón9.1 kmBalsicas9.2 kmLos Segados9.3 kmLos Vidales9.3 kmLos Rosiques9.4 kmSan Javier9.5 kmLos Carriones9.5 kmLo Ferro9.5 kmCasas Nuevas9.5 kmLos Infiernos9.7 kmLos Urrutias9.7 kmHacienda del Pino9.8 kmLas Armeras10 kmLo Jerónimo10 kmLos Segados10 kmCaserío Los Rizos10 kmChacón10 kmLos Roses10 kmLos Castejones10 kmLos Tomases10 kmRoldán11 kmLos Rizos11 kmLos Rocas Viejos11 kmLa Tejera11 kmSantiago de la Ribera11 kmGimenado11 kmLa Vereda11 kmLo Navarro11 kmLos Rangos11 kmLa Loma11 kmAlgar11 kmSan Blas11 kmLo Baturno12 km
Places near Mar Menor
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mar Menor?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and May offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mar Menor.
What is the hottest month in Mar Menor?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Mar Menor?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mar Menor?
November is the wettest month with about 38 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mar Menor?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 14°C.