Occitanie, France
Espezel
Espezel is a locality in Occitanie, France, 899 m above sea level. It has a population of about 238 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now8°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population238
Local time21:13
42.82° N, 2.02° EElevation 899 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code11340October: high / low17° / 7°
Rain this month86mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Espezel at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:16 · 18:5710 h 41 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 17:12Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month24°C
Average high in August
Coolest month-1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
84 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
60 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Espezel
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
8°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 91%
Today24 Oct13°5°
Sun25 Oct17°9°2.6 mm
Mon26 Oct21°10°1.1 mm
Tue27 Oct23°11°
Wed28 Oct15°8°4 mm
Thu29 Oct18°6°
Fri30 Oct18°8°
Sat31 Oct14°6°
Sun1 Nov13°4°
Mon2 Nov12°4°
When to go to Espezel
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 27 | 35 | 41 | 51 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 80 | 81 | 68 | 35 | 31 |
| High | 8° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 24° | 21° | 17° | 12° | 9° |
| Low | -1° | -1° | 2° | 4° | 7° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 9° | 7° | 2° | 0° |
| Rain (mm) | 100 | 70 | 83 | 106 | 105 | 78 | 60 | 72 | 75 | 86 | 84 | 94 |
| Wet days | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
What's on in Espezel
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Espezel
Outdoors around Espezel
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Salle d'escalade Daniel du LacClimbing
0.5 kmLes Chalets du LacCamp sites
0.6 kmCamping les SapinsCamp sites
1 kmPic des RivesViewpoints · 1,453 m
2.1 kmTrou des CorbeauxViewpoints
3.1 kmCabane de l'ErmiteMountain huts · 1,924 m
3.4 kmCamuracSki area · 6 km of pistes · 5 lifts
9.7 kmMijanès - DonezanSki area · 10 km of pistes · 5 lifts
11 kmAscouSki area · 12 km of pistes · 7 lifts
11 kmPuyvaladorSki area · 20 km of pistes · 10 lifts
19 kmNature around Espezel
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Espezel
Earthquakes around Espezel
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Espezel
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Roquefeuil2.1 kmBelfort-sur-Rebenty2.2 kmMazuby2.4 kmGalinagues2.5 kmNiort-de-Sault2.6 kmTrassoulas4.4 kmRodome4.7 kmMunès4.9 kmMérial5.1 kmBelcaire5.3 kmBelvis5.4 kmJoucou5.4 kmLa Peyre6.7 kmLa Malayrède6.8 kmAunat6.8 kmLescale7.2 kmLa Fajolle7.3 kmCampagna-de-Sault7.4 kmFontanès-de-Sault7.7 kmMontmija8.4 kmCamurac9 kmBessède-de-Sault9.2 kmLabeau9.3 kmCampbonnaure9.6 kmCoudons9.8 kmCampsaure9.8 kmCamgast9.8 kmCampsilvestre10 kmCampsadourny11 kmComus11 kmLafage11 kmMarsa11 kmCamp Ferrier11 kmPuivert11 kmNébias11 kmGinoles12 kmEscouloubre12 kmLe Clat13 kmLa Calmette13 kmQuirbajou13 kmLes Tougnets13 kmBrenac13 kmRivel14 kmRivals14 kmCailla14 kmQuillan14 kmLe Bousquet14 kmSaint-Jean-de-Paracol15 kmVillefort15 kmBelvianes15 km
Espezel from above
Around Espezel34 places to see, do and reach nearby
Fontaine de FontestorbesNature11 kmRéserve naturelle nationale de la grotte du T.M. 71Nature8.6 kmGrotte de l'AguzouNature11 kmBruyanteNature11 kmgouffre des CorbeauxNature8.4 kmGrotte du MaquisNature8.1 kmCarlitMountain29 kmPuig de Solana CarnisseraMountain30 kmPuig Pedrós SudMountain29 kmPuig Occidental de Coll RoigMountain31 kmPuig de Coma d'OrMountain29 kmPuig Pedrós NordMountain28 kmCamuracSki area9.7 kmMijanès - DonezanSki area11 kmAscouSki area11 kmPuyvaladorSki area19 kmÉglise Saint-Étienne de RoquefeuilMonument2.1 kmChâteau d'Usson, RouzeMonument11 kmChâteau de MontaillouMonument11 kmChâteau de PuivertMonument11 kmÉglise Saint-Loup-de-Sens de MarsaMonument11 kméglise de l'Invention-de-Saint-Étienne d'EscouloubreMonument13 kmÉglise Saint-Julien-et-Sainte-Basilisse de BrenacMonument13 kmmanoir de BelcaireMonument5.1 kmMusée du QuercorbMuseum11 kmSaint-Martin-LysStation17 kmAxatStation17 kmAx-les-ThermesStation19 kmLavelanetPlace19 kmEspérazaPlace21 kmCouizaPlace23 kmLaroque-d'OlmesPlace21 kmAx-les-ThermesPlace19 kmChalabrePlace18 km
Postal code
11340
Getting to Espezel
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCF
50 kmPerpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGF
70 kmPirineus - la Seu d'Urgel AirportLEU
73 kmSaint-Martin-LysRailway station
17 kmAxatRailway station
17 kmAx-les-ThermesRailway station
19 kmPlaces near Espezel
Places with a climate like Espezel
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Espezel?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Espezel.
What is the hottest month in Espezel?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Espezel?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Espezel?
November is the wettest month with about 84 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
What is the postal code of Espezel?
The postal code of Espezel is 11340.