Month guide · Lorca, Spain
Lorca in December: weather and what to expect
December highs in Lorca are now 1.2°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In December, Lorca averages highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C, with about 5 rainy days and 31 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C cooler than in November and 1°C warmer than in January. Crowds in Murcia are low.
Is December a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Lorca in December 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 December
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 1°C over the month. A day above 20°C happens in roughly 1 December in 2; nights below 0°C in about 1 in 3.
December in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in December 2026
- 7 Dec Monday following Constitution DayMurcia
- 8 Dec Immaculate Conception
- 25 Dec Christmas Day
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in December
Where is warm in December →| Place | High | Rain days | From Lorca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrucha, Andalusia | 17°C | 5 | 55 km |
| Turre, Andalusia | 16°C | 5 | 60 km |
| Murcia, Murcia | 16°C | 5 | 61 km |
| Cobatillas, Murcia | 16°C | 5 | 70 km |
| Vera, Andalusia | 16°C | 5 | 50 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer December. Distances are in a straight line.
How December is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandDecember highs are 1.2°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is up about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in December went from 0.4 to 3.8 a year on average.
Questions about Lorca in December
How warm is Lorca in December?
Average highs are 15°C and lows 6°C. November averages 18°C and January 14°C.
Does it rain much in Lorca in December?
About 5 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 31 mm in total over the month.
Is Lorca busy in December?
In December 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Murcia were about 25% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Lorca in December?
About 9 h 35 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