Average Monthly Sunshine in San Sebastián

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that San Sebastián receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in San Sebastián varies. It peaks at 199 hours in July and drops to 80 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1755 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.7 hours of sunlight per day.

San Sebastián’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

San Sebastián enjoys an average of 1755 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

November, San Sebastián’s wettest month, receives 90 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.