Catalonia, Spain
La Jonquera
La Jonquera is a village in Catalonia, Spain. It has a population of about 3,420 (2025). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now18°C
Best timeApr–May · Sep
Population3,420
Local time15:54
42.42° N, 2.87° EElevation 116 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code17700October: high / low22° / 12°
Rain this month94mm
Best timeApr–May · Sep
Best: Apr–May · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
La Jonquera at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:18 · 17:4710 h 29 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous84% · Moonrise 20:02Next holiday8 DecemberImmaculate ConceptionNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr–May · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in July
Coolest month4°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
71 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
27 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.8 km
Weather in La Jonquera
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
18°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 48%
Today29 Oct20°12°
Fri30 Oct20°11°
Sat31 Oct19°12°
Sun1 Nov23°11°
Mon2 Nov17°8°
Tue3 Nov14°5°
Wed4 Nov16°7°
Thu5 Nov15°11°15.1 mm
Fri6 Nov20°11°
Sat7 Nov15°13°58.2 mm
When to go to La Jonquera
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 | 56 | 64 | 76 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 66 | 64 | 79 | 78 | 72 | 61 |
| High | 13° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 26° | 22° | 17° | 14° |
| Low | 4° | 4° | 7° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 15° | 12° | 7° | 5° |
| Rain (mm) | 65 | 56 | 49 | 70 | 71 | 47 | 27 | 45 | 62 | 94 | 71 | 68 |
| Wet days | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
What's on in La Jonquera
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in La Jonquera
Outdoors around La Jonquera
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
La Ferme AventureTheme parks
0.6 kmMirador del Serrat de SentinellaViewpoints
0.9 kmLa ClapèreCamp sites
1.5 kmThe Valley of TurtlesZoos
1.6 kmThermes du BoulouHot springs & thermal baths
1.8 kmSource ClementineHot springs & thermal baths
1.9 kmArchipel PlongéeDive site
20 kmNature around La Jonquera
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over La Jonquera
Earthquakes around La Jonquera
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 1
Bridges, road stations and ports
Towns and villages around La Jonquera
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Veïnat de Canadal1.6 kml'Estrada2.8 kmAgullana3.4 kmCantallops4.3 kmBosquerós5 kmCan Genís5.3 kmVeïnat de Ricardell6.1 kmCapmany6.2 kmLa Vajol6.2 kmRequesens6.5 kmDarnius6.5 kmVeïnat d'Amunt6.5 kmla Vall7.1 kmSanta Anna7.8 kmVeïnat de Mont-roig7.9 kmArnera8.6 kmVilartolí8.6 kmBarri del Pantà8.8 kmBiure9.1 kmBoadella d'Empordà9.8 kmUllastre10 kmels Vilars10 kmles Salines10 kmSant Climent Sescebes10 kmVilarnadal11 kmles Escaules11 kmEspolla11 kmMaçanet de Cabrenys11 kmMasarac11 kmOliveda11 kmel Priorat11 kmCagaloca12 kmels Cellers12 kmMolins12 kmla Guàrdia12 kmMollet de Peralada12 kmTerrades12 kmPont de Molins12 kmSant Llorenç de la Muga13 kmels Vilars13 kmPalau-surroca13 kmel Pla13 kmRabós13 kmel Morassac14 kmla Vall14 kmLlers14 kmSant Baldiri14 kmMasos de Morassac14 kmles Masies de Dalt14 kmel Poblenou14 kmla Riberada d'Amunt15 kmDelfià15 kmTapis15 kmVinya Gran15 kmCabanes15 kmles Olives15 kmVilarig15 kmel Forn d'en Gestí15 km
La Jonquera from above
Around La Jonquera36 places to see, do and reach nearby
Pantà de DarniusNature9.1 kmSalt del FitóNature4.1 kmCova dels TrabucairesNature10 kmMare de Déu de les SalinesNature10 kmCova de les Salines, Maçanet de CabrenysNature10 kmSalt de la CaulaNature11 kmPlatja de GarbetNature23 kmCala RovelladaNature24 kmCanigóMountain36 kmPuig BarbetMountain35 kmTretzeventsMountain34 kmPuig RojaMountain35 kmCrête des Sept HommesMountain36 kmPuig del Roc NegreMountain34 kmArchipel PlongéeDive site20 kmCa l'HostaMonumentunder 100 mCarrer VellMonumentunder 100 mCan Ribes, La JonqueraMonumentunder 100 mCan Geli, La JonqueraMonument0.1 kmTorre de CarmanxelMonument0.3 kmSanta Maria de l'EstradaMonument2.8 kmCan DaunerMonumentunder 100 mAntiga Casa BoschMonumentunder 100 mExile Memorial MuseumMuseum0.1 kmMusée d'Art moderne de CéretMuseum13 kmMusée des instruments de CéretMuseum13 kmMaison du Patrimoine Françoise-ClaustreMuseum13 kmLe Boulou-Le PerthusStation13 kmGare ferroviaire Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts (FRET)Station13 kmFigueres VilafantStation18 kmFigueresPlace18 kmArgelès-sur-MerPlace19 kmCastelló d'EmpúriesPlace24 kmSaint-CyprienPlace25 kmElnePlace22 kmLe BoulouPlace12 km
Postal code
17700
Getting to La Jonquera
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGF
36 kmGirona-Costa Brava AirportGRO
58 kmCarcassonne Salvaza AirportCCF
100 kmLe Boulou-Le PerthusRailway station
13 kmGare ferroviaire Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts (FRET)Railway station
13 kmFigueres VilafantRailway station
18 kmPlaces near La Jonquera
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Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit La Jonquera?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in La Jonquera.
What is the hottest month in La Jonquera?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in La Jonquera?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in La Jonquera?
May is the wettest month with about 71 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
What is the postal code of La Jonquera?
The postal code of La Jonquera is 17700.