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San Sebastian in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for San Sebastian in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in San Sebastian in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit San Sebastian in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +54°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 159 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in San Sebastian;

Average weather

☀️
+54°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
159 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Sebastian has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in San Sebastian in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in San Sebastian for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +72°F during the day to a minimum of +32°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +55°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +52°F.

Is San Sebastian warm or cold in January?

San Sebastian is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +55°F to +54°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +45°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in San Sebastian, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in San Sebastian in January

San Sebastian weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+55°F+54°F+55°F
Min. temperature
+21°F+21°F+23°F
Max. temperature
+75°F+73°F+79°F
Rainfall
158 mm159 mm134 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
76%77%75%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1020 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
655
Cloudy days
131412
Rainy days
121211
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +55°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +54°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 158 mm to 159 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in December to 5 in January.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in San Sebastian in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in San Sebastian is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in San Sebastian based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 155 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 60 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in San Sebastian, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
San Sebastian wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 187 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 93 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in San Sebastian?

This is the weather in San Sebastian in January 2023:
1 January
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+71°F
2 January
☀️
+67°F
3 January
☀️
+69°F
4 January
☀️
+68°F
5 January
🌧️
+52°F
6 January
☀️
+50°F
7 January
🌧️
+55°F
8 January
☁️
+57°F
9 January
🌧️
+57°F
10 January
🌧️
+56°F
11 January
🌧️
+55°F
12 January
🌫️
+52°F
13 January
☀️
+53°F
14 January
☀️
+59°F
15 January
☀️
+55°F
16 January
☀️
+53°F
17 January
☀️
+49°F
18 January
☁️
+47°F
19 January
☁️
+53°F
20 January
🌧️
+50°F
21 January
☁️
+46°F
22 January
☀️
+46°F
23 January
☀️
+53°F
24 January
☀️
+60°F
25 January
☀️
+60°F
26 January
☀️
+55°F
27 January
☀️
+52°F
28 January
☁️
+48°F
29 January
🌫️
+47°F
30 January
🌫️
+45°F
31 January
🌧️
+51°F
In January 2023 San Sebastian had 16 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how San Sebastian climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in San Sebastian in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+49°F) and the highest in 1996 (+61°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 9 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 659 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in San Sebastian in January:

Is January a good time to visit San Sebastian?

It’s always a good time to visit San Sebastian, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in San Sebastian in January?

January has mild temperatures in San Sebastian. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is San Sebastian rainy in January?

San Sebastian is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in San Sebastian in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Sebastian in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

Monthly weather in San Sebastian

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in San Sebastian, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.