Month guide · Lorca, Spain

Lorca in August: weather and what to expect

In August, Lorca averages highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C, with about 4 rainy days and 16 mm of rain. Highs are about the same as in July and 4°C warmer than in September. Crowds in Murcia are at their peak.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 2 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level32°CLow 20°C
Rainy days Town-level416 mm in total
UV index Modelled9Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalPeakMurcia as a whole

Is August a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Lorca in August yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through August

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs fall about 3°C over the month.

August in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJulyAugustSeptember
Average high32°C32°C27°C
Average low20°C20°C17°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)146
Total rainfall5 mm16 mm48 mm
Daylight (mid-month)14 h 32 min13 h 40 min12 h 29 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalPeakNights booked through online platforms in Murcia in August 2025: the busiest month of the year.

Public holidays in August 2027

No national or regional public holidays.

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact13 h 40 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Lorca
Blanca, Murcia34°C363 km
Santo Tomé, Andalusia34°C3129 km
Ceutí, Murcia34°C259 km
Ugíjar, Andalusia34°C5143 km
Alguazas, Murcia34°C258 km

The nearest towns with a warmer August. Distances are in a straight line.

How August is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

August highs are 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and August rainfall is up about 115% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 35°C in August went from 3.6 to 5.6 a year on average.

Questions about Lorca in August

How warm is Lorca in August?

Average highs are 32°C and lows 20°C. July averages 32°C and September 27°C.

Does it rain much in Lorca in August?

About 4 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 16 mm in total over the month.

Is Lorca busy in August?

In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Murcia were the busiest month of the year, which we count as peak. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Lorca in August?

About 13 h 40 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.

Sources

Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology