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San Sebastian in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in San Sebastian in October 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit San Sebastian in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +68°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 143 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
143 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Sebastian has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in San Sebastian in October

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

Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +55°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +73°F.

Is San Sebastian warm or cold in October?

San Sebastian is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +73°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +61°F to +55°F.

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

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

Climate in San Sebastian in October

San Sebastian weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+73°F+68°F+59°F
Min. temperature
+45°F+36°F+28°F
Max. temperature
+99°F+88°F+84°F
Rainfall
107 mm143 mm187 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
78%76%77%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
776
Cloudy days
141311
Rainy days
91113
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +73°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +68°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 107 mm to 143 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 76%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 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 October, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in San Sebastian based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 94 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October 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 October in San Sebastian?

This is the weather in San Sebastian in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+72°F
2 October
☀️
+69°F
3 October
☀️
+71°F
4 October
🌫️
+70°F
5 October
☁️
+72°F
6 October
☁️
+70°F
7 October
☀️
+74°F
8 October
🌧️
+67°F
9 October
☀️
+83°F
10 October
🌧️
+69°F
11 October
🌧️
+67°F
12 October
🌧️
+69°F
13 October
☀️
+71°F
14 October
☁️
+74°F
15 October
☀️
+74°F
16 October
☀️
+84°F
17 October
☀️
+82°F
18 October
☀️
+86°F
19 October
☀️
+86°F
20 October
☀️
+79°F
21 October
☀️
+73°F
22 October
☀️
+79°F
23 October
☀️
+83°F
24 October
☀️
+76°F
25 October
☀️
+84°F
26 October
☀️
+79°F
27 October
☀️
+84°F
28 October
☀️
+77°F
29 October
☀️
+84°F
30 October
🌧️
+69°F
31 October
🌧️
+74°F
In October 2023 San Sebastian had 21 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 20%. 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 October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+62°F) and the highest in 2022 (+79°F). The driest year was 1995 with only 28 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 764 mm.

FAQ

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

Is October a good time to visit San Sebastian?

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

Can you sunbathe in San Sebastian in October?

October 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 October?

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

Is it sunny in San Sebastian in October?

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