Month guide · San Sebastián · Spain
San Sebastián in February
What February is really like in San Sebastián: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Nicola at German Wikipedia, Public domain
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Quiet and often grey, with the lowest hotel prices; a good month for long pintxo evenings and cider houses.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 12°C (54°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the coolest month in San Sebastián: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 28 days. Compared with January (12°C (54°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 08:06
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:38
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea
- 12°C (54°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild but rainy, with storm waves, the Tamborrada and cider houses; the lowest prices and the most local atmosphere in the bars.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Caldereros — costumed parades with pans and kettles (usually early February)
- Carnival (February or early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Beach · Centro
La Concha beach and promenade
The curved, sheltered beach of the Bay of La Concha runs for about 1.3 km in front of the city, framed by the white railings and lamp posts of the Paseo de la Concha.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Neighbourhood · Parte Vieja
Parte Vieja pintxo bars
Start around 7:30pm before the crowds and order the cooked-to-order pintxos from the board rather than only the ones on the counter.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Food
- After dark
Viewpoint · Igeldo
Monte Igueldo funicular and viewpoint
A wooden funicular dating from 1912 climbs from the end of Ondarreta beach to the summit of Monte Igueldo, the postcard view over the bay, Santa Clara island and Monte Urgull.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- Photo spot
Park · Parte Vieja
Monte Urgull and Mota Castle
Climb from the Paseo Nuevo or the port side and come down through the Parte Vieja for an evening pintxo.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 5°C and 12 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 February a good time to visit San Sebastián?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events 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 February a good time to visit San Sebastián?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Quiet and often grey, with the lowest hotel prices; a good month for long pintxo evenings and cider houses.
+How warm is San Sebastián in February?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Sebastián in February?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.