Best Time to Visit San Sebastian
Spain · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit San Sebastian are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
San Sebastian sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 23°C, and its coolest in January (around 11°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1566mm — November is typically the wettest month (~202mm) and July the driest (~92mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from September to May — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 206 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° / 6°C | 151mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 12° / 6°C | 124mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 14° / 8°C | 119mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 15° / 9°C | 126mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 18° / 11°C | 122mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 20° / 14°C | 96mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 22° / 16°C | 92mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 23° / 17°C | 109mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 21° / 15°C | 117mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 19° / 13°C | 155mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 14° / 9°C | 202mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | 12° / 7°C | 153mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit San Sebastian?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit San Sebastian are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in San Sebastian?
- August is typically the hottest month in San Sebastian, with average daytime highs around 23°C.
- What is the rainiest month in San Sebastian?
- November is usually the wettest month, with around 202mm of precipitation.