Murcia, Spain
Ricote
Ricote is a village in Murcia, Spain, 294 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,197 (2025). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now18°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population1,197
Local time18:39
38.15° N, 1.37° WElevation 294 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code30610October: high / low25° / 13°
Rain this month41mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Best: Mar–Apr · Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ricote at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:21 · 19:2010 h 58 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 17:40Next holiday7 DecemberConstitution DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month35°C
Average high in July
Coolest month5°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
41 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
3 mm of rain
Monuments nearby6+
within 14 km
Weather in Ricote
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
18°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 70%
Today22 Oct24°11°
Fri23 Oct25°12°
Sat24 Oct22°10°
Sun25 Oct27°11°
Mon26 Oct26°12°
Tue27 Oct25°11°
Wed28 Oct27°15°
Thu29 Oct23°14°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct23°17°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct24°13°
When to go to Ricote
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 | 77 | 84 | 86 | 85 | 80 | 66 | 56 | 56 | 68 | 84 | 86 | 78 |
| High | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 27° | 32° | 35° | 34° | 30° | 25° | 19° | 16° |
| Low | 5° | 6° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 17° | 20° | 20° | 17° | 13° | 9° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 24 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 23 | 3 | 13 | 37 | 41 | 42 | 28 |
| Wet days | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
What's on in Ricote
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Ricote
9.5 km
Islamic Village Settlement of SiyâsaBuilt 1100
6.2 km
Puente Viejo, Abarán
3.4 km
Iglesia de san Bartolomé, Ulea
11 km
Church of the Assumption, Cieza
14 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, Albudeite4 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (Villanueva del Río Segura)Museum2.2 km
Museo de Belenes del MundoMuseum2.9 km
Fundación Pedro CanoOutdoors around Ricote
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Mirador del AlgezarViewpoints
0.3 kmMirador de la Huerta de RicoteViewpoints
0.8 kmAparcamiento de CaravánasCamp sites
0.8 kmParque de autocaravanas ArchenaCamp sites
0.9 kmLa PresaClimbing
2.3 kmLa VíboraClimbing
2.8 kmNature around Ricote
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Ricote
Earthquakes around Ricote
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19503magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record23within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.6Bocairent 3 km →1976 · 97 km
5.2Orce 4 km ↙1964 · 112 km
5.1Lorca 4 km ↗2011 · 57 km
Towns and villages around Ricote
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ojós2.1 kmCañada de Gil2.9 kmBlanca3 kmUlea3.4 kmVillanueva de Río Segura4.1 kmCuesta Alta4.5 kmLos Baños6 kmAbarán6.5 kmArchena7 kmVite7.1 kmLa Bermeja7.7 kmLos Cabañiles8 kmAlgaida8.5 kmCollado de Gil9.4 kmHoya del Campo9.8 kmCieza11 kmYéchar11 kmLas Ventanas11 kmCeutí12 kmCasas de Abajo12 kmCampos del Río13 kmLorquí13 kmGinete13 kmLas Pullas13 kmLos Baños14 kmAlbudeite14 kmFenazar14 kmLos Charcos14 kmLa Torre15 kmAscoy15 kmPuebla de Mula15 kmAlguazas15 km
Ricote from above
Around Ricote29 places to see, do and reach nearby
Cejo Cortado IINature10 kmCejo Cortado INature10 kmMulaNature18 kmQuíparNature22 kmAlfonso XIII ReservoirNature22 kmEmbalse de La CiervaNature15 kmPitón Volcánico de CancarixMountain35 kmSierra de OrihuelaMountain35 kmCabezo Negro de ZenetaMountain39 kmIslamic Village Settlement of SiyâsaMonument9.5 kmPuente Viejo, AbaránMonument6.2 kmIglesia de san Bartolomé, UleaMonument3.4 kmChurch of the Assumption, CiezaMonument11 kmIglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, AlbudeiteMonument14 kmIglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (Villanueva del Río Segura)Monument4.0 kmMuseo de Belenes del MundoMuseum2.2 kmFundación Pedro CanoMuseum2.9 kmMuseo Antonio CampilloMuseum12 kmMuseo etnográfico Carlos SorianoMuseum14 kmMuseo del Esparto y AntiguedadesMuseum7.1 kmBlanca - AbaranStation8.5 kmCiezaStation12 kmArchena-FortunaStation12 kmMolina de SeguraPlace18 kmAlcantarillaPlace24 kmLas Torres de CotillasPlace18 kmArchenaPlace7.0 kmCeutíPlace12 kmAbaránPlace6.5 km
Postal code
30610
Getting to Ricote
Region of Murcia International AirportRMU
44 kmAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández AirportALC
72 kmValencia AirportVLC
167 kmBlanca - AbaranRailway station
8.5 kmCiezaRailway station
12 kmArchena-FortunaRailway station
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ricote?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ricote.
What is the hottest month in Ricote?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Ricote?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ricote?
October is the wettest month with about 41 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
What is the postal code of Ricote?
The postal code of Ricote is 30610.