San Sebastián

Basque Country Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Basque Country, Spain in April.

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San Sebastián Bilbao Vitoria-Gasteiz Zarautz

Planning a trip to Basque Country, Spain this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Basque Country in April

Basque Country, Spain is a region in Spain. April in Basque Country generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in San Sebastián.

For a closer look at conditions across Basque Country, Spain, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in La puebla de Labarca with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Urnieta with 137 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take San Sebastián as an example - it receives around 159 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Basque Country by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Basque Country — and find the best time to visit. (based on San Sebastián)

January12°C (54°F) February12°C (54°F) March14°C (57°F) April16°C (61°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September22°C (72°F) October19°C (66°F) November15°C (59°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Basque Country in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Basque Country.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Basque Country

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Basque Country, Spain?

Temperature range in Basque Country (April)

Precipitation variation in Basque Country (April)

San Sebastián

In April San Sebastián generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
159 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in San Sebastián →

Bilbao

In April Bilbao generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
135 hours
139 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Bilbao →

Vitoria-Gasteiz

In April Vitoria-Gasteiz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
135 hours
139 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Vitoria-Gasteiz →

Zarautz

In April Zarautz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
159 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Zarautz →

Orio

In April Orio generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
159 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Orio →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Basque Country in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Sebastián 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Bilbao 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Vitoria-Gasteiz 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Zarautz 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Orio 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Getaria 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)

Basque Country weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Basque Country, Spain in April?

Basque Country, Spain typically experiences unpleasant weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in San Sebastián average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Basque Country, Spain in April?

In San Sebastián, the average daytime high in April is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 9°C (48°F).

Does Basque Country, Spain get a lot of rain in April?

San Sebastián typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 133 mm (5.2 in) on average across Basque Country, Spain.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Basque Country, Spain?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in San Sebastián, April may not be the ideal time to visit Basque Country, Spain.

On average, the best time to visit Basque Country, Spain is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in San Sebastián. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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