When to go · San Sebastián
San Sebastián in November
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
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- Low
- Spain overall
- Prices
- Low
- 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 November?
November 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 November
- San SebastiánHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 48 °F (9 °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
- Low
- Prices · Spain overall
- Low
Spain overall: Quiet and cheaper; rain in the north, mild in the south. Some coastal resorts close for the winter.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Sebastián, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Nov: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 13
May: 12 (better)
Crowds
Nov: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Nov: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
May: 0
November: 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