San Sebastián weather in January (Basque Country, Spain)

Curious about the climate in San Sebastián this January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in San Sebastián generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 12°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 7°C. With the most moderate temperatures of the year, January offers a break from extremes.

Precipitation

San Sebastián in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. You can typically expect 18 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 90 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit San Sebastián. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Sebastián climate page with graphs.

 

San Sebastián, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 145 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 90 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Spain in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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