Destination

San Sebastian

Basque Country, Spain

Best timeMay–Jun & Sep–Oct

Set inBasque Country, Spain

In season~72°F high

Climate45–77°F

Nearest airportEAS

CurrencyEUR

LanguageSpanish

TimezoneUTC+01:00

On the map

Map showing the location of San Sebastian

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightAug · 49%

WarmestAug · 77°F

WettestNov

Best windowMay–Jun & Sep–Oct

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

San Sebastian: La Concha bay and Santa Clara island ringed by green hills

Pintxos bars and the worlds densest run of great restaurants.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: May–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

On foot

The classic way in is the Monte Urgull + pintxos crawl. Nearest airport is EAS.

Pairs well with

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Pic du Midi Dark Sky Reserve

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit San Sebastian?

The best time to visit San Sebastian is May–June & September–October, in Basque Country, Spain.

Where is San Sebastian?

San Sebastian is in Basque Country, Spain. The nearest major airport is EAS.

What is San Sebastian known for?

Pintxos bars and the worlds densest run of great restaurants.

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