Catalonia, Spain
L'Escala
L'Escala is a small town in Catalonia, Spain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 10,374 (2025). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now17°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population10,374
Local time00:32
42.13° N, 3.13° EElevation 15 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code17130October: high / low22° / 14°
Rain this month103mm
Sea this month18°
Best timeApr–Jun
Best: Apr–Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
L'Escala at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:09 · 18:5510 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous94% · Moonrise 17:44Next holiday8 DecemberImmaculate ConceptionNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr–Jun
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in August
Coolest month5°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
60 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
20 mm of rain
Warmest sea23°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 1.8 km
Weather in L'Escala
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
17°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 31 km/h · humidity 62%
Today24 Oct21°13°
Sun25 Oct23°13°
Mon26 Oct22°14°
Tue27 Oct22°14°
Wed28 Oct24°14°
Thu29 Oct20°13°
Fri30 Oct21°12°
Sat31 Oct22°13°
Sun1 Nov19°13°
When to go to L'Escala
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 | 59 | 65 | 74 | 80 | 81 | 83 | 73 | 71 | 80 | 78 | 74 | 65 |
| High | 14° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 26° | 29° | 29° | 26° | 22° | 17° | 15° |
| Low | 5° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 20° | 17° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 56 | 50 | 44 | 60 | 56 | 35 | 20 | 31 | 60 | 103 | 60 | 54 |
| Wet days | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| Sea | 13° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 23° | 21° | 18° | 16° | 14° |
What's on in L'Escala
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in L'Escala
0.2 km
Casa Llobet, L'EscalaBuilt 1900
1.4 km
Empúries
1.8 km
Santa Margarida d'EmpúriesBuilt 1000
1.6 km
Sant Martí d'Empúries
0 km
La FondaBuilt 2000
0 km
Plaça Víctor Català, 2Built 2000
Museum0.5 km
Anchovy and Salt MuseumBuilt 1913
Museum1.5 km
Museu Monogràfic d’EmpúriesBuilt 1932More museums: ALFOLÍ DE LA SAL · Casa-museu Clos del Pastor · Maram · Museu de la Moto
Outdoors around L'Escala
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Punta de l'OllaViewpoints
0.3 kmJOCSTheme parks
0.8 kmLuna ParkTheme parks
1 kmPitch & Putt GualtaGolf courses
1.1 kmeoliskiteSurf spots
1.5 kmCàmping Castell MontgríCamp sites
1.6 kmDive site
3.4 kmla FerriolaDive site
7 kmel ReggioDive site
7.6 kmla PedrosaDive site
8.3 kmNature around L'Escala
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over L'Escala
Earthquakes around L'Escala
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 3
Cities and settlements
Theatres and amphitheatres
Towns and villages around L'Escala
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Empúries1.2 kmla Coma1.9 kmSant Martí d'Empúries2 kmel Riuet2.4 kmCinc Claus3 kmAlbons4.7 kmViladamat4.8 kmSobrestany5.3 kmPelacalç5.5 kmBellcaire d'Empordà5.9 kmMas Gros6 kmMontiró6.1 kmTor6.7 kmL'Armentera7 kmBon Relax7.2 kmPalau-borrell7.3 kmSaldet7.6 kmLa Torre Vella7.9 kmMarenyà7.9 kmSant Pere Pescador8.1 kmLa Tallada d'Empordà8.1 kml'Arbre Sec8.3 kmGarrigoles8.7 kmUllà8.7 kmValveralla8.9 kmLes Dunes9 kmVentalló9.1 kmTorroella de Montgrí9.2 kmTorroella de Fluvià9.4 kmels Masos de Ventalló9.5 kml'Estartit9.7 kmCanet de la Tallada9.8 kmLes Olives10 kmVerges10 kmVilamacolum10 kmValldeviá11 kmPalol11 kmVilacolum11 kmGualta11 kmVila-robau11 kmVilopriu11 kmJafre12 kmSerra de Daró12 kmSant Tomàs de Fluvià12 kmSant Mori12 kmla Bomba12 kmLlabià12 kmSant Miquel de Fluvià13 kmUltramort13 kmSaus13 kmFontanilles13 kmColomers13 kmFonalleras13 kmEmpuriabrava14 kmRiumors14 kmMas Pinell14 kmSant Llorenç de les Arenes14 kmGaüses14 kmCamallera14 kmBaseia14 kmParlavà14 kmEstanyet14 kmPalau de Santa Eulàlia15 kmFontclara15 kmSiurana15 kmFoixà15 kmSanta Eulàlia15 kmVilaür15 kmla Coixinera15 kmles Cases Noves15 kmUllastret15 km
L'Escala from above
Around L'Escala38 places to see, do and reach nearby
DaróNature9.9 kmLake of La PomaNature1.9 kmCau de les DentsNature7.7 kmCau del DucNature8.2 kmCova de la Sal, L'EscalaNature4.7 kmResclosa d'UllàNature9.7 kmIlla de la PedrosaNature8.3 kmL'Estartit BeachNature11 kmPuig d'en ClosMountain25 kmMare de Déu del MontMountain38 kmTossa d'EspinauMountain40 kmPuig de TorroellaMountain39 kmPuig CaçadorMountain38 kmPuig de MalveíMountain40 kmDive siteDive site3.4 kmla FerriolaDive site7.0 kmel ReggioDive site7.6 kmCasa Llobet, L'EscalaMonument0.2 kmEmpúriesMonument1.4 kmSanta Margarida d'EmpúriesMonument1.8 kmSant Martí d'EmpúriesMonument1.6 kmLa FondaMonumentunder 100 mPlaça Víctor Català, 2Monumentunder 100 mPlaça Victor Català, 10Monumentunder 100 mhouse in Carrer del Pintor Joan Massanet, 12Monumentunder 100 mAnchovy and Salt MuseumMuseum0.5 kmMuseu Monogràfic d’EmpúriesMuseum1.5 kmThe Museum of the MediterraneanMuseum9.4 kmMuseo Palau SolterraMuseum9.3 kmVilamallaStation16 kmFlaçàStation17 kmFigueresStation21 kmFigueresPlace21 kmPalafrugellPlace23 kmRosesPlace16 kmCastelló d'EmpúriesPlace15 kmBegurPlace21 kmVilafantPlace21 km
Postal code
17130
Getting to L'Escala
Girona-Costa Brava AirportGRO
39 kmPerpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGF
72 kmJosep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat AirportBCN
127 kmVilamallaRailway station
16 kmFlaçàRailway station
17 kmFigueresRailway station
21 kmPlaces near L'Escala
Places with a climate like L'Escala
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit L'Escala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in L'Escala.
What is the hottest month in L'Escala?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in L'Escala?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in L'Escala?
November is the wettest month with about 60 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
How warm is the sea near L'Escala?
The sea is warmest in August at about 23°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.
What is the postal code of L'Escala?
The postal code of L'Escala is 17130.