AI-generatedEncamp at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,220 h
- Rain a year
- 786 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,257 m
Climate in Encamp
Encamp has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year, Encamp is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Encamp
The best time to visit Encamp is from May to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is May with 94 mm of precipitation.
Encamp through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Encamp in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 11–18 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Encamp in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–25 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Encamp in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 10–21 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Encamp in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
08:0519:13
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:48–08:43 · evening 18:35–19:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:37–07:48 · evening 19:31–19:42
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.
October in Encamp compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Encamp in October?
In October, Encamp is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Encamp.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min08:05 – 19:13
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Encamp
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Encamp: score 84 against 78. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 84better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 7.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 76 mm | 63 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Encamp month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January6° · 4.5 h
In January, Encamp is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Encamp.
Encamp in January38February7° · 5.6 h
In February, Encamp is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Encamp.
Encamp in February51March11° · 6.1 h
In March, Encamp is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Encamp.
Encamp in March60April13° · 6.2 h
In April, Encamp is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 92 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Encamp.
Encamp in April73May18° · 6.8 h
In May, Encamp is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Encamp.
Encamp in May80June22° · 7.6 h
In June, Encamp is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Encamp.
Encamp in June84July25° · 7.9 h
In July, Encamp is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Encamp.
Encamp in July78August25° · 7.3 h
In August, Encamp is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Encamp.
Encamp in August78September21° · 6.4 h
In September, Encamp is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Encamp.
Encamp in September78October16° · 5.4 h
In October, Encamp is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Encamp.
Encamp in October47November10° · 4.7 h
In November, Encamp is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Encamp.
Encamp in November35December7° · 4.3 h
In December, Encamp is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Encamp.
Encamp in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 25°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Encamp
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 30 | 6° | −4° | 4.5 h | 7 | 45 |
| FebruaryFeb | 38 | 7° | −3° | 5.6 h | 7 | 32 |
| MarchMar | 51 | 11° | 0° | 6.1 h | 10 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 60 | 13° | 2° | 6.2 h | 12 | 92 |
| MayMay | 73 | 18° | 7° | 6.8 h | 13 | 94 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 22° | 11° | 7.6 h | 11 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 25° | 14° | 7.9 h | 10 | 63 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 25° | 13° | 7.3 h | 12 | 74 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 21° | 9° | 6.4 h | 10 | 66 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 16° | 5° | 5.4 h | 9 | 76 |
| NovemberNov | 47 | 10° | 0° | 4.7 h | 8 | 66 |
| DecemberDec | 35 | 7° | −3° | 4.3 h | 6 | 41 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
42.53° N, 1.58° E · 1,257 m · Europe/Andorra
Sunshine2,220 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Encamp
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 5.4 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Encamp, 49 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain786 mm a year, most in May
Rain in Encamp: 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, Encamp has about 9 rainy days with 76 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 10 in June
UV index in Encamp
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 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in July: 11 km/h
Wind and clouds in Encamp
How breezy and how cloudy Encamp 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 Encamp typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Encamp: variable cloud, with about 5.4 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 & humidity4 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Encamp
How often the day gets hot in Encamp (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, Encamp has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °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
SnowChance of snow up to 38% in February
Snow in Encamp
Snow is possible in Encamp, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Encamp.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Encamp
Weather for your travel dates
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Encamp 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.
Encamp has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 33).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 33
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,010 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.
Good to know: Andorra
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Catalan
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +376
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Encamp vs Andorra la Vella
In October the holiday weather in Encamp and Andorra la Vella is about equally good (score 78 vs 79). During the day Andorra la Vella is 2 °C warmer than Encamp. Andorra la Vella gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Encamp | Andorra la Vella |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Oct |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Andorra in October: the best places
In October, Encamp ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- EncampThis page16°78
- 2Andorra la Vella18°76
Places nearby4 places within 98 km
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Frequently asked questions about Encamp
When is the best time to visit Encamp?
The best time to visit Encamp is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Encamp?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Encamp?
The wettest month is May with 94 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 32 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Encamp get?
Encamp gets around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.9 hours a day; in December there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Encamp in?
Encamp is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Encamp?
A nonstop flight from London to Encamp takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,010 km.
Which school holidays are best for Encamp?
Encamp has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 33). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 74, summer holidays 80, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 33.