San Sebastián

Basque Country Weather in February

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

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San Sebastián Bilbao Vitoria-Gasteiz Zarautz

Planning a getaway to Basque Country, Spain this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Basque Country in February

Basque Country, Spain is a region in Spain. February in Basque Country generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Labastida at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Sopelana at 13°C (55°F). At night it cools down to 8°C (46°F) in Sopelana and 2°C (36°F) in Labastida.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in La puebla de Labarca with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to high rainfall in San Sebastián with 144 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take San Sebastián as an example - it receives around 108 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 February

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

Temperature range in Basque Country (February)

Precipitation variation in Basque Country (February)

San Sebastián

In February San Sebastián generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
108 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in San Sebastián →

Bilbao

In February Bilbao generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
99 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Bilbao →

Vitoria-Gasteiz

In February Vitoria-Gasteiz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
99 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Vitoria-Gasteiz →

Zarautz

In February Zarautz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
108 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Zarautz →

Orio

In February Orio generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
108 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Orio →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Sebastián 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Bilbao 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Vitoria-Gasteiz 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Zarautz 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Orio 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Getaria 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)

Basque Country weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Basque Country, Spain in February. The popular destination of San Sebastián averages 12°C (54°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this winter month.

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

In San Sebastián, the average daytime high in February is 12°C (54°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

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

Yes, February tends to be a wetter month in Basque Country, Spain. Average rainfall in San Sebastián sits around 144 mm (5.7 in).

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

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Basque Country, Spain due to the typically poor weather in San Sebastián.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly 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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