San Sebastián

Basque Country Weather in August

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

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San Sebastián Bilbao Vitoria-Gasteiz Zarautz

Are you planning a trip a to Basque Country, Spain in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Basque Country in August

Basque Country, Spain is a region in Spain. August in Basque Country generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Bermeo to 28°C (82°F) in La puebla de Labarca . Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in La puebla de Labarca and 19°C (66°F) in Bermeo. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Basque Country, Spain.

To explore the conditions in Basque Country, Spain in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in La puebla de Labarca with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Urnieta with 96 mm (3.8 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, San Sebastián enjoys approximately 198 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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 August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Basque Country, Spain?

Temperature range in Basque Country (August)

Precipitation variation in Basque Country (August)

San Sebastián

In August San Sebastián generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
198 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in San Sebastián →

Bilbao

In August Bilbao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
179 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Bilbao →

Vitoria-Gasteiz

In August Vitoria-Gasteiz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
179 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Vitoria-Gasteiz →

Zarautz

In August Zarautz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
198 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Zarautz →

Orio

In August Orio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
198 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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In our records: Spain August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Spain in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Spain reached 47°C (117°F) in Seville on August 1, 2003.

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Sebastián 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Bilbao 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Vitoria-Gasteiz 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Zarautz 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Orio 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Getaria 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)

Basque Country weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Basque Country, Spain typically experiences excellent weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in San Sebastián average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

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

In San Sebastián, the average daytime high in August is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 18°C (64°F).

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

Not particularly. San Sebastián averages just 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Basque Country, Spain.

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Basque Country, Spain with overall excellent weather in San Sebastián.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly excellent weather in San Sebastián. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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