March · Spain
Best time to visit San Sebastian in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in San Sebastian in March
Average temperature 13°C, 139 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
4.4/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 139 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in San Sebastian scores 4.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 139 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
San Sebastián wraps a shell-shaped bay, pintxos bars and the Basque coast into Spain's gastronomic capital.
March in San Sebastian — off-season conditions
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
139 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 4.4/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in San Sebastian — 4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in San Sebastian in March?
- In March, San Sebastian averages 13°C, 139 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.4/10.
- Is March a good time to visit San Sebastian?
- March earns a 4.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in San Sebastian in March?
- Expect about 139 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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