Catalonia, Spain
Roses
Roses is a town in Catalonia, Spain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 20,365 (2025). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now18°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population20,365
Local time19:03
42.26° N, 3.18° EElevation 11 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code17480October: high / low21° / 14°
Rain this month98mm
Sea this month18°
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Best: May–Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Roses at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:08 · 18:5610 h 48 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 17:21Next holiday8 DecemberImmaculate ConceptionNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jun · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in August
Coolest month6°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
60 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
18 mm of rain
Warmest sea22°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.7 km
Weather in Roses
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
18°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 18 km/h · humidity 75%
Today22 Oct21°13°
Fri23 Oct22°15°
Sat24 Oct20°13°
Sun25 Oct21°12°
Mon26 Oct22°13°
Tue27 Oct23°13°
Wed28 Oct23°15°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct20°14°
Fri30 Oct21°12°
Sat31 Oct21°15°2 mm
When to go to Roses
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 | 57 | 63 | 71 | 80 | 81 | 86 | 77 | 74 | 82 | 78 | 72 | 64 |
| High | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 28° | 25° | 21° | 17° | 14° |
| Low | 6° | 7° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 18° | 20° | 20° | 17° | 14° | 10° | 7° |
| Rain (mm) | 59 | 52 | 44 | 59 | 56 | 33 | 18 | 28 | 57 | 98 | 60 | 57 |
| Wet days | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| Sea | 13° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 18° | 16° | 14° |
What's on in Roses
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Roses
0.8 km
Ciutadella de RosesBuilt 1600
0.2 km
Casa MallolBuilt 19060.6 km
Casa dels ItaliansBuilt 1949
0.8 km
Stella MarisBuilt 1950
1.7 km
Castell de la Trinitat
1.9 km
Far de RosesBuilt 1864
Museum9.6 km
Salvador Dalí House Museum
Museum8.2 km
Farinera de Castelló d'EmpúriesBuilt 1997More museums: Museu de la Ciutadella de Roses
Outdoors around Roses
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Pitch & Putt Castelló EmpuriabravaGolf courses
0.9 kmButterfly ParkZoos
0.9 kmCentre de reproducció de tortugues de l'AlberaZoos
0.9 kmCamping LagunaCamp sites
1.2 kmPeralada Golf ClubGolf courses
1.6 kmMini-golfTheme parks
1.6 kmL embarrancatDive site
2.3 kmDivecenter Ulla und PaulDive site
10 kmCap de CreusDive site
12 kmDive site
13 kmNature around Roses
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Roses
Earthquakes around Roses
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 2
Cities and settlements
Forts and camps
Towns and villages around Roses
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Santa Margarida2.8 kmMontjoi4.3 kmEmpuriabrava4.9 kmles Torroelles5.3 kmBellavista5.3 kmPalau-saverdera5.7 kmsa Perafita6.5 kmMas Isaac6.5 kmVilaüt6.6 kmLa Selva de Mar7 kmels Olivars7.4 kmPau7.8 kmMontmajor8.1 kmla Vall de Santa Creu8.1 kmCastelló d'Empúries8.4 kmEl Port de la Selva8.6 kmCadaqués8.8 kml'Estanyol8.8 kmSant Joan Sescloses8.8 kmPedret9.1 kmPla d'en Satlle9.4 kmCanyelles9.6 kmPort Lligat9.7 kmSanta Isabel9.7 kmVilajuïga9.9 kmCap de Bol9.9 kmPujolar10 kmMarzà10 kmMontperdut11 kmVilanova de la Muga11 kmBon Relax11 kmSant Pere Pescador11 kmLlançà11 kmValleta12 kmFortià12 kmRiumors12 kmel Puig Barutell12 kmVilamacolum12 kmVallgornera13 kmGarriguella13 kmVila-sacra13 kmla Coixinera13 kmla Bomba13 kmL'Armentera13 kmPalol13 kmGrifeu14 kmVilacolum14 kmla Salanca14 kmSaldet14 kmUrb.Club de Golf Peralada14 kmel Riuet14 kmSant Martí d'Empúries14 kmPeralada15 kmMontiró15 kmTorroella de Fluvià15 kmGarbet15 kmEl Far d'Empordà15 km
Roses from above
Around Roses39 places to see, do and reach nearby
Cova del Conill, El Port de la SelvaNature9.7 kmCova de les ErmitesNature6.3 kmEstany de CastellóNature5.1 kmCau de la GuillaNature1.4 kmCova de l'Aigua, RosesNature2.8 kmCova del Rec de l'AlzedaNature2.9 kmIlla de PortlligatNature10 kmS'ArenellaNature9.8 kmPuig d'en ClosMountain21 kmPic de les SalinesMountain39 kmPuig NeulósMountain31 kmPuig de PradetsMountain28 kmRoc dels Tres TermesMountain31 kmMare de Déu del MontMountain39 kmL embarrancatDive site2.3 kmDivecenter Ulla und PaulDive site10 kmCap de CreusDive site12 kmCiutadella de RosesMonument0.8 kmCasa MallolMonument0.2 kmCasa dels ItaliansMonument0.6 kmStella MarisMonument0.8 kmCastell de la TrinitatMonument1.7 kmFar de RosesMonument1.9 kmCastell de la Garriga (Roses)Monument2.7 kmEsglésia de Santa Maria de RosesMonumentunder 100 mSalvador Dalí House MuseumMuseum9.6 kmFarinera de Castelló d'EmpúriesMuseum8.2 kmMuseu Monogràfic d’EmpúriesMuseum15 kmMuseu de CadaquésMuseum8.8 kmThe Museum of WatercolorMuseum11 kmLlançàStation12 kmFigueresStation17 kmVilamallaStation17 kmFigueresPlace18 kmCastelló d'EmpúriesPlace8.4 kmL'EscalaPlace16 kmBanyuls-sur-MerPlace25 kmLlançàPlace11 kmVilafantPlace20 km
Postal code
17480
Getting to Roses
Girona-Costa Brava AirportGRO
53 kmPerpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGF
59 kmBéziers Vias airportBZR
119 kmLlançàRailway station
12 kmFigueresRailway station
17 kmVilamallaRailway station
17 kmPlaces near Roses
Places with a climate like Roses
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Roses?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Roses.
What is the hottest month in Roses?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Roses?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Roses?
November is the wettest month with about 60 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Roses?
The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.
What is the postal code of Roses?
The postal code of Roses is 17480.