When is the best time to go to San Sebastian?

When is the best time to go to San Sebastian? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in San Sebastian are January, February, March, April and December
  • On average, it is hot all year round
  • The rainiest months are May, August and September
  • The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round


Annual weather in San Sebastian

For full information about the climate and weather in San Sebastian a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 76°F/83°F
2in
February 76°F/83°F
2.2in
March 76°F/83°F
3.5in
April 77°F/85°F
4.4in
May 79°F/85°F
8.5in
June 81°F/86°F
5.7in
July 81°F/86°F
6.6in
August 81°F/86°F
7.9in
September 81°F/88°F
9.6in
October 81°F/86°F
7.6in
November 79°F/85°F
6.6in
December 77°F/83°F
2.5in


Weather and climate in San Sebastian

San Sebastian enjoys a tropical monsoon climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in San Sebastian is 85°F (ranging from 83°F in january to 88°F in september). Annual rainfall is 66.9in, with a minimum of 2in in january and a maximum of 9.6in in september.
  • Between january and april the climate is favorable. The temperature rises to 85°F and, in april, 7 days of rain are expected.
  • From may to november the climate is okay. The temperature rises to 85°F and you can expect to have 6.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of december the climate is favorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 77°F and, in december, 4 days of rain are expected.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in San Sebastian

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of San Sebastian: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in San Sebastian

Find out when San Sebastian has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in San Sebastian

  • Very low season in San Sebastian
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May, September and November.
  • Low season in San Sebastian
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, March, April, June, August and October.
  • High season in San Sebastian
    The number of visitors to San Sebastian is high in: February.
  • Peak season in San Sebastian
    The largest number of tourists visiting San Sebastian is during: July and December.

Figure: Visitor index for San Sebastian month by month



Best time for low prices in San Sebastian

Average prices of hotels in San Sebastian month by month

Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in San Sebastian. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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