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 minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
August, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 8.7 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 3 days. For more information, please visit our La Manga del Mar Menor Precipitation page.
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.
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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:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Beijing, China, experiences more extreme temperature shifts, but still averaging 20°C annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys warm summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of 21°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.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
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.
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