San Sebastián

Basque Country Weather & Climate: Spain

Climate by month across Basque Country, Spain, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Basque Country

Whether you're visiting Basque Country in Spain during the peak of August (24°C (75°F)) or the cooler months around January (12°C (54°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from San Sebastián, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Basque Country, the months of June, July, August, September and October bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 19°C (66°F) and 24°C (75°F).

When it comes to rainfall, Basque Country sees significant variations throughout the year. November tends to be the wettest, receiving 183 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while July is much drier with just 84 mm (3.3 in).

July is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

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San Sebastián Bilbao Vitoria-Gasteiz Zarautz Orio Getaria
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Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

San Sebastián 12°C (54°F) 24°C (75°F) 7°C (45°F) 18°C (64°F) 1500 mm (59 in) 1,745 hours
Bilbao 13°C (55°F) 24°C (75°F) 6°C (43°F) 17°C (63°F) 1199 mm (47 in) 1,628 hours
Vitoria-Gasteiz 10°C (50°F) 26°C (79°F) 2°C (36°F) 14°C (57°F) 912 mm (36 in) 1,628 hours
Zarautz 12°C (54°F) 24°C (75°F) 6°C (43°F) 17°C (63°F) 1457 mm (57 in) 1,745 hours
Orio 12°C (54°F) 24°C (75°F) 6°C (43°F) 17°C (63°F) 1472 mm (58 in) 1,745 hours
Getaria 12°C (54°F) 24°C (75°F) 7°C (45°F) 17°C (63°F) 1443 mm (57 in) 1,745 hours

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