Empúries Emporiae
Empúries is an ancient Greek and Roman archaeological site and polis in L'Escala, Spain. It is a Tentative World Heritage Site and a Cultural Asset of National Interest.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, such as July and August, when daily highs reach about 26 °C and rainfall is at its lowest. The weather is cooler in the winter, with January highs around 12 °C and lows of 6 °C, and October is the wettest month with about 102 mm of rain. There is a fee to enter the site.
To reach Empúries, you can fly into Girona-Costa Brava Airport, which is 39 km away. The site is located 601 km from Madrid. Visitors can also combine a trip to the site with a visit to the Dalí Theatre and Museum, which is about 20 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is October, with about 102 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 55 | 49 | 44 | 60 | 56 | 35 | 20 | 31 | 60 | 102 | 60 | 54 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
