Weather in San Sebastián in October
October in San Sebastián is mild enough that walking is the default. This is a city-break month more than a sea-holiday month.
In Spain, this is how San Sebastián actually wears October, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and February, October sits in the middle of San Sebastián's year.
- Average temp
- 17°C
12–21°C
- Rainfall
- 166 mm
A wet month
- Sunshine
- 4.4 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Mild afternoons in San Sebastián are the prize in October. You can eat outside on the good days. You still want something for the breeze.
This is walking weather. Shade is useful, not essential the way it is in the hot months. A long outdoor day is a reasonable plan.
Rain
October is a wetter month in San Sebastián. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in San Sebastián
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for San Sebastián
What to read before you book.
Average weather in San Sebastián
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Similar weather in October
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FAQs about San Sebastián
Climate averages for San Sebastián, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit San Sebastián is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 22°C.
November is the wettest month, with about 224 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
