San Sebastián weather in August (Basque Country, Spain)

Will it be rainy or sunny in San Sebastián this August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in San Sebastián is usually perfect in August, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 24°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 18°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

San Sebastián in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 198 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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San Sebastián, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 198 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Spain in August

Find out more about the weather in Spain and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to San Sebastián, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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