Climate Insights for Castelló d'Empúries

The climate in Castelló d'Empúries is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 598mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 86mm of rainfall. Castelló d'Empúries is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Temperatures in Castelló d'Empúries vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Castelló d'Empúries is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 598mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 50mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 86mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 13mm. That's 73mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Castelló d'Empúries is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Castelló d'Empúries, which began on March 20, 2026. Castelló d'Empúries is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Castelló d'Empúries is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 57mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Castelló d'Empúries based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.