2026 Climate Averages

Weather in San Sebastián in January

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

January is a wet time to visit San Sebastián. San Sebastián has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 13°C, lows of 7°C, and approximately 13 rainy days per month.

Avg High

13°C

Avg Low

7°C

Rainy days

13days

Daylight

9.3h

Is January a good time to visit San Sebastián?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

8:39 AM

Sunset

5:56 PM

Live January Forecast

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Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 16 days ahead
Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 13°C 7°C 13 Wet
February 16°C 9°C 12 Good
March 14°C 8°C 16 Wet
April 18°C 12°C 13 Wet
May 21°C 14°C 11 Excellent (best)
June 20°C 15°C 17 Excellent (best)
July 23°C 18°C 10 Excellent (best)
August 24°C 18°C 15 Excellent (best)
September 23°C 16°C 12 Excellent (best)
October 18°C 12°C 22 Wet
November 18°C 12°C 9 Good
December 12°C 9°C 26 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for January

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

Planning a trip to San Sebastián?

Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit San Sebastián? +

January is typically Wet for visiting San Sebastián, with average highs of 13°C and around 13 rainy days.

What should I pack for San Sebastián in January? +

With highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in San Sebastián in January? +

San Sebastián typically sees around 13 rainy days in January.

How many hours of daylight are there in San Sebastián in January? +

In January, San Sebastián gets approximately 9.3 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in San Sebastián? +

No, January is not peak season in San Sebastián. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit San Sebastián? +

The best months to visit San Sebastián are May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Madrid)

Last Updated: January 2026

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