Donostia / San Sebastián
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Donostia / San Sebastián month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Donostia / San Sebastián are typically June, July and September, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), January the coldest (average low 6°C), and November the wettest (about 230 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.1 | 6.0 | 205 | 5.3 |
| February | 14.1 | 6.8 | 151 | 6.7 |
| March | 15.1 | 7.8 | 156 | 8.2 |
| April | 16.9 | 9.3 | 122 | 9.2 |
| May | 19.2 | 11.6 | 127 | 10.4 |
| June | 22.2 | 15.2 | 109 | 10.3 |
| July | 23.7 | 17.0 | 73 | 11.0 |
| August | 24.6 | 17.3 | 99 | 10.8 |
| September | 23.0 | 15.3 | 127 | 9.8 |
| October | 20.7 | 13.3 | 138 | 7.5 |
| November | 15.7 | 9.6 | 230 | 5.9 |
| December | 13.8 | 7.9 | 189 | 5.2 |
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- San Sebastián
- Bodegón Alejandro – Donostia / San Sebastián - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant
- Donostia / San Sebastian, Spain - Intercultural Cityies Programme
- Turismo - donostia.eus
- Web Oficial | San Sebastián Turismo
- Donostia / San Sebastián - servicios, trámites e información | Donostia…
- Radio MARCA Donostia - FM 99.2 - Donostia / San Sebastián
- Upcoming concerts in Donostia / San Sebastián 2026/2027
- Festivals Donostia / San Sebastián 2026 - Festicket - Lyte
- Wikidata structured records for Donostia / San Sebastián
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01 · OverviewDonostia / San Sebastián, in brief
Donostia / San Sebastián is a city and municipality located in the Basque Autonomous Community in Spain, positioned on the coast of the Bay of Biscay. Serving as the capital city of the province of Gipuzkoa, the municipality lies 20 km from the Spain–France border and is part of the Basque Eurocity Bayonne-San Sebastián.
Economic activities in the city are dominated by the service sector, placing a heavy emphasis on commerce and tourism. Long well-known as a seaside resort destination, Donostia / San Sebastián developed its tourism industry significantly after historical debates regarding whether to pursue an economy based on tourism or manufacturing. Despite its relatively small size, the city has cultivated an international dimension through prominent cultural events. These include the San Sebastián International Film Festival, which was organized by city businessmen in 1953 to stimulate economic life and profile, as well as the San Sebastian Jazz Festival. Furthermore, the municipality shared the designation of European Capital of Culture in 2016 alongside Wrocław, Poland.
Frequently Asked Questions about Donostia / San Sebastián
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01 · Q&AWhere is Donostia / San Sebastián located and what are its coordinates?
Donostia / San Sebastián is situated in Spain at geographic coordinates 43.3128, -1.9750, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Donostia / San Sebastián?
Donostia / San Sebastián has a recorded population of approximately 185,357 and observes the Europe/Madrid time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Donostia / San Sebastián?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Donostia / San Sebastián include ES-ES, CA, GL, EU, OC, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Donostia / San Sebastián?
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