AI-generatedEmpuriabrava at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 22.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,500 h
- Rain a year
- 626 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in Empuriabrava
Empuriabrava has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,500 hours of sunshine a year, Empuriabrava is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – August
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:5919:08
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:41–08:37 · evening 18:30–19:25
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:30–07:41 · evening 19:25–19:36
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Empuriabrava in October?
In October, Empuriabrava is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Empuriabrava.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min07:59 – 19:08
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %32 %
- Seaweight 25 %26 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %73 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Empuriabrava
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.8 – 19.7 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Empuriabrava ranges from 13.0 °C in February to 22.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 21.4 and 24.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.4° | 12.9° | 14.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.0° | 12.6° | 13.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.2° | 12.6° | 13.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.1° | 13.3° | 14.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.2° | 15.4° | 17.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 19.7° | 18.6° | 21.3° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 21.9° | 20.2° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 22.7° | 21.4° | 24.1° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 21.1° | 19.7° | 22.3° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 18.8° | 17.8° | 19.7° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 16.5° | 15.7° | 17.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 14.6° | 13.6° | 15.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Empuriabrava
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.0 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Empuriabrava, 54 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Empuriabrava
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Empuriabrava: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Empuriabrava has about 8 rainy days with 84 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Empuriabrava
How breezy and how cloudy Empuriabrava is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Empuriabrava typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Empuriabrava: variable cloud, with about 6.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Empuriabrava
How often the day gets hot in Empuriabrava (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Empuriabrava has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Empuriabrava
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 33 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23 | 12° | 4° | 13.4° | 4.9 h | 7 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 13° | 5° | 13.0° | 5.9 h | 6 | 47 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 15° | 7° | 13.2° | 6.5 h | 8 | 63 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 18° | 9° | 14.1° | 7.2 h | 8 | 65 |
| MayMay | 43 | 21° | 13° | 16.2° | 7.7 h | 8 | 53 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 26° | 17° | 19.7° | 8.6 h | 4 | 25 |
| JulyJul | 92 | 28° | 20° | 21.9° | 9.3 h | 3 | 20 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 29° | 20° | 22.7° | 8.9 h | 4 | 26 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 25° | 17° | 21.1° | 7.4 h | 6 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 21° | 14° | 18.8° | 6.0 h | 8 | 84 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 16° | 9° | 16.5° | 5.1 h | 8 | 70 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 13° | 5° | 14.6° | 4.6 h | 6 | 59 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
42.25° N, 3.12° E · 2 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Empuriabrava
The best time to visit Empuriabrava is from June to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from September to November. The wettest month is October with 84 mm of precipitation.
Empuriabrava through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Empuriabrava in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 15–21 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Empuriabrava in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Empuriabrava in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 16–25 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Empuriabrava in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 12–13 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Empuriabrava for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Empuriabrava
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Empuriabrava: score 95 against 42. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in August. August has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 42 | 95better |
| Day high | 21° | 29° |
| Night low | 14° | 20° |
| Sea | 18.8° | 22.7° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 84 mm | 26 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 13 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Empuriabrava month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January12° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In January, Empuriabrava is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Empuriabrava.
Empuriabrava in January27February13° · Sea 13° · 6 h
In February, Empuriabrava is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Empuriabrava.
Empuriabrava in February26March15° · Sea 13° · 7 h
In March, Empuriabrava is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Empuriabrava.
Empuriabrava in March29April18° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In April, Empuriabrava is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Empuriabrava.
Empuriabrava in April43May21° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In May, Empuriabrava is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Empuriabrava.
Empuriabrava in May83June26° · Sea 20° · 9 h
In June, Empuriabrava is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Empuriabrava.
Empuriabrava in June92July28° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In July, Empuriabrava is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Empuriabrava.
Empuriabrava in July95August29° · Sea 23° · 9 h
In August, Empuriabrava is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Empuriabrava.
Empuriabrava in August79September25° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In September, Empuriabrava is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Empuriabrava.
Empuriabrava in September42October21° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In October, Empuriabrava is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Empuriabrava.
Empuriabrava in October22November16° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In November, Empuriabrava is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Empuriabrava.
Empuriabrava in November22December13° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In December, Empuriabrava is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Empuriabrava.
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Empuriabrava vs. Figueres
In October Empuriabrava has the better holiday weather (score 42 vs. 34). During the day Figueres is 1 °C cooler than Empuriabrava.
| in October | Empuriabrava | Figueres |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 42 | 34 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 20° |
| Sea | 19° | – |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | May – Sep |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Empuriabrava ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Zaragoza22°88
- 2Manacor23°84
- 3Figueres20°82
- 4Girona21°80
- 5Barcelona21°21°75
- 6L'Hospitalet de Llobregat21°21°75
- 7Terrassa20°74
- 8Palma de Mallorca23°23°72
- 30EmpuriabravaThis page21°19°42
Planning a trip to Empuriabrava
Weather for your travel dates
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Empuriabrava in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Empuriabrava has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).
- 28
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 51
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 42
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 23
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,060 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Empuriabrava
When is the best time to visit Empuriabrava?
The best time to visit Empuriabrava is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Empuriabrava?
The sea temperature in Empuriabrava ranges from 13.0 °C in February to 22.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
Can you swim in Empuriabrava in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.8 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
What is the warmest month in Empuriabrava?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Empuriabrava?
The wettest month is October with 84 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 20 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Empuriabrava get?
Empuriabrava gets around 2,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Empuriabrava in?
Empuriabrava uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Empuriabrava?
A nonstop flight from London to Empuriabrava takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,060 km.
Which school holidays are best for Empuriabrava?
Empuriabrava has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 28, May half-term 51, Summer holidays 94, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 23.
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