Month guide · San Sebastián · Spain
San Sebastián in April
What April is really like in San Sebastián: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. Green hills and blossom, but one of the wetter months; Easter week brings Spanish visitors and higher prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in San Sebastián: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 30 days. Compared with March (15°C (59°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 07:26
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:50
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea
- 13°C (55°F)
Spring (March–May). Green hills, cider-house season and comfortable walking weather, with frequent showers and a sea still too cold for most swimmers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Holy Week (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Gros
Coastal walk over Monte Ulía to Pasaia
From the eastern end of Zurriola, a waymarked stretch of the coastal path climbs through Monte Ulía's woods and cliffs to the fishing village of Pasai Donibane, a walk of roughly 7–8 km.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Nature
- Views
- Outdoors
Park · Egia
Cristina Enea park
Combine it with Tabakalera next door for a quieter morning away from the beaches.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Parte Vieja
San Telmo Museoa
The museum of Basque society and citizenship occupies a 16th-century Dominican convent at the foot of Urgull, joined to a modern wing clad in perforated metal.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Religious site · Parte Vieja
Basilica of Santa María del Coro
Look back down Calle Mayor from the basilica steps to see the cathedral spire lined up at the far end.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 8°C and 14 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit San Sebastián?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
San Sebastián in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit San Sebastián?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Green hills and blossom, but one of the wetter months; Easter week brings Spanish visitors and higher prices.
+How warm is San Sebastián in April?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Sebastián in April?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.