AI-generatedL'Escala at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- 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
- 15 m
Climate in L'Escala
L'Escala has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,500 hours of sunshine a year, L'Escala is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit L'Escala
The best time to visit L'Escala is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – 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.
L'Escala through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
L'Escala in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 17–22 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
L'Escala in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–30 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
L'Escala in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 18–26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
L'Escala in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 14–15 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
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
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
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 07:41–08:36 · 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.
October in L'Escala compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The sea cools from 20° to 18°. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 11° |
| Sea | 20° | 18° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in L'Escala in October?
In October, L'Escala is warm: daytime highs average 22 °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 6.0 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 L'Escala.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min07:59 – 19:08
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew 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+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %53 %
- 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
Compare two months in L'Escala
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 L'Escala: score 95 against 50. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 30° |
| Night-time 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 | 2better | 16 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
L'Escala month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January14° · Sea 13° · 4.8 h
In January, L'Escala is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 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 L'Escala.
L'Escala in January27February15° · Sea 13° · 5.9 h
In February, L'Escala is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 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 L'Escala.
L'Escala in February26March17° · Sea 13° · 6.4 h
In March, L'Escala is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine 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 L'Escala.
L'Escala in March29April19° · Sea 14° · 7.2 h
In April, L'Escala is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 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 L'Escala.
L'Escala in April50May22° · Sea 16° · 7.7 h
In May, L'Escala is warm: daytime highs average 22 °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 7.7 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 L'Escala.
L'Escala in May83June26° · Sea 20° · 8.7 h
In June, L'Escala 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 8.7 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 L'Escala.
L'Escala in June92July29° · Sea 22° · 9.4 h
In July, L'Escala is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in L'Escala.
L'Escala in July95August30° · Sea 23° · 8.9 h
In August, L'Escala is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in L'Escala.
L'Escala in August81September26° · Sea 21° · 7.4 h
In September, L'Escala is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in L'Escala.
L'Escala in September50October22° · Sea 19° · 6.0 h
In October, L'Escala is warm: daytime highs average 22 °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 6.0 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 L'Escala.
L'Escala in October22November18° · Sea 17° · 5.0 h
In November, L'Escala is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 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 L'Escala.
L'Escala in November22December15° · Sea 15° · 4.6 h
In December, L'Escala is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 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 L'Escala.
L'Escala in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in L'Escala
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 (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (5°), 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 February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 43 days a year, mostly in 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 | 22 | 14° | 5° | 13.4° | 4.8 h | 7 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 15° | 5° | 13.0° | 5.9 h | 6 | 47 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 17° | 8° | 13.2° | 6.4 h | 8 | 63 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 19° | 10° | 14.1° | 7.2 h | 8 | 65 |
| MayMay | 50 | 22° | 13° | 16.2° | 7.7 h | 8 | 53 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 26° | 17° | 19.7° | 8.7 h | 4 | 25 |
| JulyJul | 92 | 29° | 20° | 21.9° | 9.4 h | 3 | 20 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 30° | 20° | 22.7° | 8.9 h | 4 | 26 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 26° | 17° | 21.1° | 7.4 h | 6 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 22° | 14° | 18.8° | 6.0 h | 8 | 84 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 18° | 9° | 16.5° | 5.0 h | 8 | 70 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 15° | 6° | 14.6° | 4.6 h | 6 | 59 |
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
42.13° N, 3.13° E · 15 m · Europe/Madrid
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in L'Escala
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 L'Escala 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.
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
Sunshine hours in L'Escala
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 11.2 hours of daylight in L'Escala, 54 % 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.
Rain
Rain in L'Escala: 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, L'Escala has about 8 rainy days with 84 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in L'Escala
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 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in L'Escala
How breezy and how cloudy L'Escala 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 L'Escala typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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 L'Escala: 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in L'Escala
How often the day gets hot in L'Escala (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, L'Escala has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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
Planning a trip to L'Escala
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
L'Escala 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.
L'Escala has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).
- 28
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 23 °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
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4.7 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 50 min
- Distance
- 1,070 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: Spain
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +34
- 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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L'Escala vs L'Estartit
In October the holiday weather in L'Escala and L'Estartit is about equally good (score 50 vs 49). During the day it is about as warm in L'Estartit as in L'Escala. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | L'Escala | L'Estartit |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Aug |
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Frequently asked questions about L'Escala
When is the best time to visit L'Escala?
The best time to visit L'Escala is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in L'Escala?
The sea temperature in L'Escala 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 L'Escala 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 L'Escala?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in L'Escala?
The wettest month is October with 84 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 20 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does L'Escala get?
L'Escala gets around 2,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is L'Escala in?
L'Escala is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to L'Escala?
A nonstop flight from London to L'Escala takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,070 km.
Which school holidays are best for L'Escala?
L'Escala has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 28, May half-term 57, summer holidays 94, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 22.