The month in detail
What to expect in June
In June, San Sebastián sees 21°C during the day with 6.3h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (8.0/10) remains theoretically better.
June ranks 4 out of 12 months in San Sebastián. Compared to May: +3°C daytime, 5 pts fewer rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in June
UV index
6 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
15°
Sea
22°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
15.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 29
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Is June the right month?
The best month in San Sebastián is August (8.0/10), 0.5 pt higher than June.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Spain
🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.46°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 24°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 12°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 47%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is San Sebastián ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
SpainTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.0 → 1.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
43.32°N · 1.98°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit San Sebastián?
August is the best month with 24.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 6.7h of sunshine and 32.0% rainy days. The months of August & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does San Sebastián get in August?
San Sebastián averages 6.7 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in San Sebastián?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in San Sebastián in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 24.0°C.
Is San Sebastián good in winter?
In winter (December-February), San Sebastián scores 3.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 7.4/10.
When should you avoid San Sebastián?
January is the most difficult month to visit San Sebastián, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in San Sebastián in June?
In June, the sea averages 22°C in San Sebastián: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in San Sebastián in June?
The average UV index reaches 6 in June in San Sebastián (high), with about 15.2h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.