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San Sebastian in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in San Sebastian in March 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit San Sebastian in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +59°F during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 129 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:
  • March is usually the driest month of the year in San Sebastian

Average weather

☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
129 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Sebastian has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in San Sebastian in March

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

Going from a maximum of +72°F during the day to a minimum of +43°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +61°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 56% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +52°F.

Is San Sebastian warm or cold in March?

San Sebastian is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +55°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +45°F to +46°F.

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

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in San Sebastian:

Climate in San Sebastian in March

San Sebastian weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+55°F+59°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+23°F+23°F+34°F
Max. temperature
+79°F+82°F+88°F
Rainfall
134 mm129 mm140 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
75%73%75%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1017 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
565
Cloudy days
121412
Rainy days
111113
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +55°F to +59°F during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 134 mm to 129 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 5 to 6.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in San Sebastian is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in San Sebastian based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 65% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 193 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 38 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 March in San Sebastian?

This is the weather in San Sebastian in March 2023:
1 March
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+68°F
2 March
🌧️
+57°F
3 March
☀️
+58°F
4 March
🌧️
+54°F
5 March
🌧️
+52°F
6 March
☁️
+50°F
7 March
☁️
+55°F
8 March
🌧️
+60°F
9 March
☀️
+62°F
10 March
🌧️
+62°F
11 March
☀️
+65°F
12 March
☀️
+65°F
13 March
☀️
+59°F
14 March
☀️
+57°F
15 March
☀️
+71°F
16 March
☀️
+65°F
17 March
🌧️
+53°F
18 March
☁️
+52°F
19 March
☀️
+66°F
20 March
☀️
+67°F
21 March
☀️
+67°F
22 March
☀️
+61°F
23 March
☀️
+65°F
24 March
☀️
+65°F
25 March
☀️
+65°F
26 March
☀️
+66°F
27 March
☀️
+71°F
28 March
☀️
+71°F
29 March
🌧️
+60°F
30 March
🌧️
+56°F
31 March
🌧️
+52°F
In March 2023 San Sebastian had 19 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 90% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 3 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 March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+55°F) and the highest in 2001 (+67°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 27 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 551 mm.

FAQ

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

Is March a good time to visit San Sebastian?

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

Can you sunbathe in San Sebastian in March?

March 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 March?

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

Is it sunny in San Sebastian in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Sebastian in March, 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.