When to go · San Sebastián
San Sebastián in May
Great month. Inside San Sebastián's best window: Jun–Sep for beach weather; May and Sep–Oct for fewer crowds and comfortable walking.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 19°C66°F / 11°C52°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- Spain overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Spain overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for San Sebastián
Inside San Sebastián's best window: Jun–Sep for beach weather; May and Sep–Oct for fewer crowds and comfortable walking.
Weather in May
- San SebastiánHighs around 19 °C, lows around 11 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 66 °F, lows around 52 °F, rain on about 12 days
- Green north, Spain · San Sebastián, Bilbao, Santander, Asturias, Galiciafine
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: Arguably the best month: warm, long days, patios festival in Córdoba, green north waking up.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast