When to go · San Sebastián
San Sebastián in December
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (rain, many beach businesses closed); mid-August (peak crowds and highest room rates).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- Medium
- Spain overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Spain overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (rain, many beach businesses closed); mid-August (peak crowds and highest room rates).
Is another month better than December?
December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside San Sebastián's best window: Jun–Sep for beach weather; May and Sep–Oct for fewer crowds and comfortable walking.
- JuneGreatInside San Sebastián's best window: Jun–Sep for beach weather; May and Sep–Oct for fewer crowds and comfortable walking.
- JulyGreatInside San Sebastián's best window: Jun–Sep for beach weather; May and Sep–Oct for fewer crowds and comfortable walking.
- AugustGreatInside San Sebastián's best window: Jun–Sep for beach weather; May and Sep–Oct for fewer crowds and comfortable walking.
Weather in December
- San SebastiánHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 13 days
- Green north, Spain · San Sebastián, Bilbao, Santander, Asturias, Galiciarainy
Atlantic weather: green because it rains. The best escape from summer heat; pack a rain jacket in any month.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Spain overall
- Medium
- Prices · Spain overall
- Medium
Spain overall: Christmas lights and markets; the 6–8 December long weekend (puente) fills hotels. The Christmas lottery on 22 December stops the country for a morning.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Sebastián, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Dec: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 13
May: 12 (better)
Crowds
Dec: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Dec: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
May: 0
December: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (rain, many beach businesses closed); mid-August (peak crowds and highest room rates).
May: Inside San Sebastián's best window: Jun–Sep for beach weather; May and Sep–Oct for fewer crowds and comfortable walking.
San Sebastián: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast