Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
San Sebastián in July
San Sebastián sees its driest month, with just 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain, highs of 74°F (23°C) and lows of 65°F (18°C).
At 81/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 74°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 65°F (18°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (48 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 81/100 · Great
What July feels like
Highs settle around 74°F (23°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Nights cool to an average low of 65°F (18°C).
With 79% average humidity, it feels muggy.
About 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's July.
Plan around July
July is one of San Sebastián's best months on the climate data.
- Humidity season begins: 79% on average, up from 80% in June.
- Comfort improves from 77/100 in June to 81/100.
- July sits inside the May – Oct window our Basque Coast Food Trail route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes74°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics79% average humidity
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in San Sebastián in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Txomin Etxaniz
Long-standing txakoli winery in Getaria with vineyards above the sea.
Peine del Viento
Chillida's steel sculptures anchored into rocks at the end of Ondarreta.
Borda Berri
Small bar making hot pintxos like pork cheek and risotto to order.
Monte Igueldo
Funicular since 1912 up to a viewpoint and old-fashioned amusement park.
Why now July scores 81/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Ganbara
Pintxos bar known for wild mushrooms in season and crab tartlets.
Nearby in July
- Bilbao in July~48 mi · highs 73°F, 1.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Laguardia in July~61 mi · highs 82°F, 1.2 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, drier
- Barcelona in July~250 mi · highs 89°F, 1.1 in rain · 8°C (15°F) warmer by day, drier
- Girona in July~261 mi · highs 83°F, 1.3 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
San Sebastián in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit San Sebastián?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 81/100. Expect highs of 74°F (23°C) and 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain. July is inside the May – Oct window our Basque Coast Food Trail route recommends.
How hot is San Sebastián in July?
Average highs are 74°F (23°C) and average lows 65°F (18°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in San Sebastián in July?
Not much: about 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 42.1 in (1070 mm).
What should I pack for San Sebastián in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (74°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (79% average humidity) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on San Sebastián
Routes in season in July
- Basque Coast Food Trail May – Oct
Planning San Sebastián in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.