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San Sebastian in March: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
San Sebastian in March is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 13 °C, and the sea is about 13 °C. With about 12 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
37/100 · #8
Warmth
#9
Dryness
#5
Sun
#7
Sea warmth
#11
Published best categories: none
San Sebastian · MarchPhoto: Ander.gd · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 13 °C
- Average low
- 9 °C
- Sea
- 13 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 12 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 5 h/day
- Humidity
- 80 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 11 | 7 | 12 | 87 | 2.9 | 81 | 3.5 | 12 | 31 |
| March (selected) | 13 | 9 | 12 | 81 | 4.5 | 80 | 3.2 | 13 | 37 |
| April | 15 | 10 | 14 | 87 | 5.8 | 80 | 3.0 | 14 | 39 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: March (37/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | -6 | -1.8 °C | -1.3 °C | +0.1 | +5.8 mm | -1.6 h | +0.8 % | +0.3 m/s | -0.3 °C |
| April | +2 | +1.5 °C | +1.4 °C | +1.7 | +5.6 mm | +1.3 h | ±0 % | -0.2 m/s | +1.1 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is San Sebastian in March?
The average daily high is around 13 °C, with an average daily low of about 9 °C.
Can you swim in San Sebastian in March?
The sea is about 13 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in San Sebastian in March?
The curated estimate is about 12 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 81 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit San Sebastian?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for San Sebastian. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. March is not among them.