La Manga del Mar Menor Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore La Manga del Mar Menor’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Spain.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The weather in La Manga del Mar Menor experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around 12°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in La Manga del Mar Menor by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, coinciding with the sun’s strongest heating effect.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 38 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 13 days.
Annual Temperatures in Spain Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Spain. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.






La Manga del Mar Menor Temperatures Compared World Wide
La Manga del Mar Menor’s average annual maximum temperature is 21°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, in Zermatt, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 4°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Chicago, USA, has a significant seasonal range, with an average annual temperature of 15°C.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Sea vs. Land Temperatures
The influence of nearby oceans or large water bodies significantly affects local temperatures:
- Ocean Influence: Coastal regions tend to have more stable temperatures, as large bodies of water absorb and release heat slowly. This often results in milder winters and cooler summers compared to inland areas.
- Continental Climates: Landmasses well away from large bodies of water tend to show greater extremes in temperature, having hotter summers and colder winters because of the absence of water as a moderating influence.
For more detailed information about La Manga del Mar Menor’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our La Manga del Mar Menor climate page.